Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles
by Martin Gardner
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Author: Martin GardnerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1986-10-01
ISBN: 0486252116
Number of pages: 112
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: Entertaining and illustrative Puzzles for the Beginner
Summary: 5 Stars
"Entertaining mathematical puzzles" by Martin Gartner is collection of rather easy math puzzles of diverse mathematical topics. Only an elementary knowledge of math and the will to resist looking up the answers before completing the problems.
Clear and concise comments at the beginning of each section explain the nature and importance of the math needed to solve each puzzle. A carefully explained solution follows each problem. In many cases, all that is needed to solve a problem is the ability to think logically and clearly, to be on the alert for surprising angles or hidden factors.
Here is an example of what you can find inside this book:
"If three cats catch three rats in three minutes, how many cats will catch 100 rats in 100 minutes?"
If you like more challenging pure mathematical teasers and puzzles, you may want to try "Challenging mathematical teasers" by J. A. H. Hunter.
Summary of Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles
Only an elementary knowledge of math is needed to enjoy this entertaining compilation of brain-teasers. It includes a mixture of old and new riddles covering a variety of mathematical topics: money, speed, plane and solid geometry, probability, topology, tricky puzzles and more. Carefully explained solutions follow each problem. 65 black-and-white illustrations.
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