Enter answers for numerical questions

Numerical questions allow a single answer, but you can indicate whether you accept mathematically identical answers. You can also indicate an acceptable tolerance range for an answer.

  1. After you choose Numerical from the Question type list, enter your question, then the answer in Correct answer
  2. Questions and answers can include words, numbers and spaces. Questions can also include any functions that appear in the math editor.

  3. After you enter an answer, set answer options:
    • Enter an acceptable answer range in specify tolerance.
    • Check to Accept mathematical equivalents. If you add a tolerance, this option is automatically checked and can't be changed.
    • Check if you will Accept unit equivalents.
  4. Select Insert expression.