Sharpen your mind with this light and witty collection of 113 brainteasers. Included are the Four Famous Problems, featuring Archimedes' Cattle Problem, Impossible Division, and apple and unit problems. The puzzles cover a variety of mathematical topics, from distance to measurements, money, speed, time, and more. Problems are primarily solved using the mathematics of daily life - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions - plus algebra and clear, logical thinking. Most have solutions - some have more than one, while others are left to the skills of the reader. A delightful treat for any puzzle enthusiast.
By:
Philip Haber Illustrated by:
Stanley Wyatt Imprint: Dover Publications Inc. Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 204mm,
Width: 128mm,
Spine: 4mm
Weight: 80g ISBN:9780486851396 ISBN 10: 0486851397 Pages: 64 Publication Date:01 July 2023 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Unspecified
