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Ready for a challenge? These puzzles offer a workout for your mathematical thinking processes along with your aptitude for logic and insight and your grasp of geometrical and analytical concepts. They'll test your perseverance, too! Suitable for dedicated puzzlists ages 12 and older, these 123 brainteasers vary in difficulty, ranging from playful puzzles involving games to tough questions of probability. Complete solutions appear at the end.
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