Classic Mathemagic
What adds up to lots of fun and tests how sharp you really are at numbers? This enormous volume of math puzzles. There are mind bogglers of every type, from amazing "magic" number tricks to beautiful geometric designs, and plenty of them, too. Can you take six pencils and arrange them so that they form four equal triangles? Are there ever 1,000,000 consecutive composite numbers? Start with puzzles that are fairly easy, and work your way up to the truly challenging ones. Along the way, there are tricks and hints to make you look like a whiz.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1586636839
ISBN13:9781586636838
Release Date:June 2002
Publisher:Metro Books
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.5" x 6.8"
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Classic math puzzles that appear hard but have an understandable solution
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Mathematical puzzles and riddles where the problem appears unsolvable and the solution is obvious after it is revealed are commonly grouped into the category of mathemagic. While it may appear to be a misnomer, it is in fact an accurate descriptor of that type of problem. Magical tricks appear impossible when executed by a talented performer, yet if the basis of the trick is revealed, you may be forever disappointed. That is not the case with mathemagic, when you reason out or learn of the solution, your appreciation for the beauty and power of mathematics grows. The problems in this collection conform to the use of the "Classic" qualifier in the title. In general, they are problems that have appeared in the literature many times and in many forms. Yet like the best math problems, they can be worked over and over again without you ever losing your appreciation for what they represent; the enormous sense of gratification one can get from engaging in challenging intellectual pursuits.
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