Monty Hall Problem and Other Puzzles by Ivan Moscovich

Monty Hall Problem and Other Puzzles by Ivan Moscovich

Television host Monty Hall used to ratchet up the suspense on his game show, Let's Make a Deal, by offering contestants a last-minute chance to change their minds. His nail-biting, probability-based dilemma supplies the title for this intriguing book. Assembled by one of the world's top puzzle-makers, its wealth of complex but fun-filled challenges range from riddles of ancient geometry to modern issues of traffic patterns and interstellar communications.
Readers of all ages can appreciate these imaginative puzzles and their colorful characters, which include traveling salesmen, Chinese postmen, and flea circus performers. Police Chase examines the definition of the center of a triangle. A series of Magic Arrow games offer variations on the classic magic squares. And traditional topics such as Euler's problem, Ramsey theory, polar and spherical coordinates, and Golomb rulers take on fascinating new twists. A treat for the eye as well as for the mind, the puzzles are accompanied by dynamic illustrations that help define underlying mathematical concepts. Complete solutions appear at the end.

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ISBN 13	9780486482408
ISBN 10	0486482405
Title	Monty Hall Problem and Other Puzzles
Author	Ivan Moscovich
Series	Dover Recreational Math
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Dover Publications Inc.
Year published	2011-08-18
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.