Riddles in Mathematics by Eugene Northrop

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Math enthusiasts of all ages will delight in these 200 riddles, based on concepts from geometry, trigonometry, algebra, infinity, probability, and logic. Includes complete solutions and 113 illustrations.

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Riddles in Mathematics by Eugene Northrop

Math enthusiasts of all ages will delight in this collection of more than 200 riddles drawn from every mathematical discipline. Only an elementary background is needed to enjoy and solve the tremendous variety of puzzles, which include riddles based on geometry, trigonometry, algebra, infinity, probability, and logic. Includes complete solutions and 113 illustrations.
Eugene P. Northrop (1908–69) was the William Rainey Harper Professor of Mathematics at the University of Chicago, where he taught for 17 years and served as Associate Dean.
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ISBN 13 9780486780160
ISBN 10 0486780163
Title Riddles in Mathematics
Author Eugene Northrop
Series Dover Math Games And Puzzles Ser
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Year published 2014-09-26
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.