Ranging from ancient Greek and Roman problems to modern applications and techniques, this book features 250 lively puzzles and problems, with solutions. Both beginners and advanced mathematicians will appreciate its variety of numerical pastimes, which include unusual historic problems from medieval European, Arabic, and Hindu sources. Reprint of the Dover, 1953 edition.
Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics by Bonnie Averbach, Orin Chein Fascinating approach to mathematical teaching stresses use of recreational problems, puzzles, and games to teach critical thinking. Logic, number and graph theory, games of strategy, much more. Includes answers to selected problems. 1980 edition.
Challenging Mathematical Problems with Elementary Solutions, Vol. 1 by A. M. Yaglom, I. M. Yaglom Over 170 challenging problems ranging from the relatively simple to the extremely difficult. Volume 1 contains 100 problems on probability theory and combinatorial analysis.
Challenging Mathematical Problems with Elementary Solutions, Vol. 2 by A. M. Yaglom, I. M. Yaglom Over 170 challenging problems ranging from the relatively simple to the extremely difficult. Volume 2 contains 74 problems on points and lines, topology, convex polygons, nondecimal counting and other topics. Includes solutions.
The Stanford Mathematics Problem Book: With Hints and Solutions by G. Polya, J. Kilpatrick Based on Stanford University's well-known competitive exam, this excellent mathematics workbook offers students at both high school and college levels a complete set of problems, hints, and solutions. 1974 edition.
