Skip to content

AMC 12 Number Theory Practice Exam

Test your number theory skills with this comprehensive collection of 41 authentic AMC 12 competition problems from 2000-2023.

Format: Multiple choice questions with 5 options (A-E) Time Suggestion: 3-4 minutes per problem (~2-3 hours total) Difficulty Mix: 27 Introductory + 14 Intermediate

41 Questions


This practice exam contains all 41 number theory problems from AMC 12 competitions (2000-2023), covering:

  • Divisibility & Factorization: Prime factorization, GCD/LCM, factor counting
  • Modular Arithmetic: Remainders, congruences, Chinese Remainder Theorem
  • Prime Numbers: Prime testing, properties, distributions
  • Number Bases: Base conversion, digit properties
  • Sequences: Recurrence relations, Fibonacci-like patterns
  • Diophantine Equations: Integer solutions, linear equations
  • Repeating Decimals: Period length, fraction conversion
  • Factorials: Trailing zeros, factorial properties
  • Special Functions: Digit sums, divisor functions

Tips for Success:

  • Read each problem carefully - AMC problems often have subtle details
  • Eliminate obviously wrong answers first
  • Use modular arithmetic to simplify calculations
  • Look for patterns and symmetries
  • Check your work when possible

Good luck! 🍀