Author : James Alston Hope Hunter
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 18,80 MB
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486238524
100 tough story teasers for the jaded. More difficult algebraically than typical puzzles, and ideal for confirmed puzzle fanatic, but appendices help less experienced. Step-by-step solutions to all 100 puzzles. Also 40 new alphametics — solvable by simple arithmetic and logical reasoning — with answers, and two sample solutions.
Author : Terry Stickels
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 42,34 MB
Release : 2015-10-21
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0486795535
This best-of compilation features 101 of the most entertaining and challenging math puzzles ever published. No advanced knowledge of mathematics is necessary, just solid thinking and puzzle-solving skills. Includes complete solutions.
Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,98 MB
Release : 2013-04-10
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0486320324
The noted expert selects 70 of his favorite "short" puzzles, including such mind-bogglers as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, and dozens more involving logic and basic math. Solutions included.
Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 17,65 MB
Release : 1986-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486252116
Playing with mathematical riddles can be an intriguing and fun-filled pastime — as popular science writer Martin Gardner proves in this entertaining collection. Puzzlists need only an elementary knowledge of math and a will to resist looking up the answer before trying to solve a problem. Written in a light and witty style, Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles is a mixture of old and new riddles, grouped into sections that cover a variety of mathematical topics: money, speed, plane and solid geometry, probability, topology, tricky puzzles, and more. The probability section, for example, points out that everything we do, everything that happens around us, obeys the laws of probability; geometry puzzles test our ability to think pictorially and often, in more than one dimension; while topology, among the "youngest and rowdiest branches of modern geometry," offers a glimpse into a strange dimension where properties remain unchanged, no matter how a figure is twisted, stretched, or compressed. 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 puzzle is the ability to think logically and clearly, to be "on the alert for surprising, off-beat angles...that strange hidden factor that everyone else had overlooked." Fully illustrated, this engaging collection will appeal to parents and children, amateur mathematicians, scientists, and students alike, and may, as the author writes, make the reader "want to study the subject in earnest" and explains "some of the inviting paths that wind away from the problems into lusher areas of the mathematical jungle." 65 black-and-white illustrations.
Author : Steven Clontz
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 31,88 MB
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781647398910
Brain-boosting math puzzles for kids ages 8-12 Learning math is a blast with this awesome collection of interactive activities! Whether it's a cunning cryptogram waiting to be decoded or some sudoku that needs to be solved, these clever challenges will teach kids just how awesome and engaging math can be. Over the course of more than 100 math puzzles for kids ages 8-12, young learners will add, subtract, multiply, divide, and logic their way to the solutions for these mathematical marvels. They'll build the core math skills needed to succeed in school and beyond--while having tons of fun! This collection of math puzzles for kids ages 8-12 features: Different puzzle types--Kids will explore math from every angle with patterns, logic puzzles, sudoku, cryptograms, and more. Progressive challenges--Each chapter focuses on one type of puzzle, starting simple and getting harder as they go, helping kids avoid frustration and see how far they've come. Easy-to-follow instructions--Short and simple instructions make sure the only tough part of these math puzzles for kids ages 8-12 is figuring out the answer. Help kids build logical thinking skills with these amazing math puzzles for kids ages 8-12.
Author : Peter Winkler
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 12,4 MB
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0429557973
Research in mathematics is much more than solving puzzles, but most people will agree that solving puzzles is not just fun: it helps focus the mind and increases one's armory of techniques for doing mathematics. Mathematical Puzzles makes this connection explicit by isolating important mathematical methods, then using them to solve puzzles and prove a theorem. Features A collection of the world’s best mathematical puzzles Each chapter features a technique for solving mathematical puzzles, examples, and finally a genuine theorem of mathematics that features that technique in its proof Puzzles that are entertaining, mystifying, paradoxical, and satisfying; they are not just exercises or contest problems.
Author : Sohail Dudhia
Publisher :
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 38,16 MB
Release : 2017-08-05
Category :
ISBN : 9781520343655
Do you like to solve riddles, puzzles and brain teasers? Do you think outside the box? Are you creative? Do you like to be challenged? If you answer yes to any of these questions then this book is for you!In this book you will be captured by pirates, measure time through burning a rope, look at a 4-dimensional cube, be involved in a gun duel, decide how to cross a bridge, journey through a desert, play poker and be abducted by aliens! This book is a collection of 100+ riddles and brain teasers to test your mathematical intuition. They are mostly quantitative in nature with some logic puzzles to challenge your lateral thinking capabilities. Don't worry you do not have to be a math genius to attempt these, just some standard mathematical knowledge is enough to get you through. There is no word play or trick questions, these riddles come with definite and satisfying answers. Many of these puzzles have been asked by top blue chip companies for job applications and so they are good practice for technical interviews. There are hints provided to guide you if needed and a comprehensive solution for each answer. Bonus related material are also included which touches on a wide variety of interesting topics including physics, philosophy and paradoxes! This book is ideal for those aged 16+ with puzzles ranging from easy to hard difficulty. Even if you are a beginner level, it is a fun and exciting read, the solutions provided will challenge the way you think. It will also not disappoint in giving you those "aha" moments when you discover the solution to a problem. Puzzle books also have the added benefit of improving your overall brain activity, increasing your memory power, keeping you mentally sharp and raising your overall concentration levels.Are you ready to take on the Quant Riddles?
Author : Meg Clemens
Publisher : Everything
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,41 MB
Release : 2003-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781580627733
Stump your friends and family with this fun, challenging math puzzle book! Who knew that math could be so cool? Crammed with games, puzzles, and trivia, The Everything Kids’ Math Puzzles Book puts the fun back into playing with numbers! If you have any fear of math—or are just tired of sitting in a classroom—The Everything Kids’ Math Puzzles Book provides hours of entertainment. You’ll get so caught up in the activities, you won’t even know you’re learning! Inside, you’ll be able to: -Decode hidden messages using Roman numerals -Connect the dots using simple addition and subtraction -Learn to create magic number squares -Use division to answer musical riddles -Match the profession to numerical license plates
Author : The UK Mathematics Trust
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,89 MB
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0008316414
’Be warned: cracking puzzles releases a very addictive drug.’ – Marcus du Sautoy Have you ever wanted to be a puzzle pro or logical luminary? Well, look no further!
Author : Marcel Danesi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 33,61 MB
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1641520086
Solve history's greatest puzzles with this classic collection of brain teasers from The Best Brain Teasers of All Time. The best brain teasers are those that have challenged and captivated the attention of puzzle lovers throughout time. Collected here to keep your wits sharp, The Best Brain Teasers of All Time features the cleverest brain teasers from around the world and throughout history. The Best Brain Teasers of All Time gives you hours of fun-filled entertainment with brain teasers that develop your problem-solving skills in math, logic, and wordplay. Organized as an integrated challenge, these brain teasers build in momentum as they increase in difficulty from classic nursery rhymes to the riddle of the sphinx. The Best Brain Teasers of All Time puts your mind to the test with: 125 Brain Teasers that require no special skills to solve. Plus, each question comes with an optional clue in case you get stumped and a handy answer key in the back to test yourself or play with friends Brain Teasers for Every Level that cater to beginners and advanced masterminds alike, with brain teasers organized by level of difficulty to improve your skills as you move forward Hints of History that provide fun facts and background information for every brain teaser Get ready to sharpen your wit with every "aha" moment. The Best Brain Teasers of All Time is a go-to source for timeless fun and mind-blowing challenges.
