Binding: Paperback
Description: Want to sharpen your mathematical wits? If so then Mathematical Conundrums is for you. Daily Telegraph enigmatologist Barry R. Clarke presents over 120 fiendish problems that will test both your ingenuity and persistence. Between these covers are puzzles in geometry arithmetic and algebra (there is even a section for computer programmers). And for the smartest readers who wish to stretch their mind to its limits a selection of engaging logic and visual lateral puzzles is included. Although no puzzle requires a greater knowledge of mathematics than the high school curriculum this collection will take you to the edge. But are you equal to the challenge? Features High - school level of mathematics is the only pre - requisite Variety of algebraic route - drawing and geometrical conundrums Hints section for the lateral puzzles Warm - up excercises to sharpen the wits Full solutions to every problem Barry R. Clarke has published over 1,500 puzzles in The Daily Telegraph and has contributed enigmas to New Scientist The Sunday Times Reader's Digest The Sunday Telegraph and Prospect magazine. His book Challenging Logic Puzzles Mensa has sold over 100,000 copies. As well as a Ph D in Shakespeare Studies Barry has a master's degree and academic publications in quantum physics. He is now working on a revised theory of the hydrogen atom. Other skills include mathematics tutor filmmaker comedy - sketch writer cartoonist computer programmer and blues guitarist! For more information please visit http://barryispuzzled. com.
Title: Mathematical Conundrums
Author(s): Clarke Barry R.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781032414584
Pages: 182 Pages, 19 Tables, Black And White; 93 Line Drawings, Black And White; 93 Illustrations, Black An
Publication Date: 8/4/2023
Series: AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series
Category: Game Theory