Understanding Mathematics Through Problem Solving

by Alfred S Posamentier, Peter Poole

Overview

This book will present a collection of mathematical problems — lighthearted in nature — intended to entertain the general readership. Problems will be selected largely for the unusual and unexpected solutions to which they lend themselves. Some interesting contents included: All in all, the book is meant to entertain the general readership and to convince them about the power and beauty of mathematics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789814663250
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	05/19/2020
Series:	Problem Solving In Mathematics And Beyond , #2
Pages:	532
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.07(d)

Table of Contents

Preface v

About the Authors vii

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Problem Solving in Mathematics 7

Chapter 2 Entertaining Mathematical Problems 35

Chapter 3 Counterintuitive Solutions to Simple Mathematical Problems 129

Chapter 4 Important and Useful Mathematical Solutions to Problems 203

Chapter 5 Visual Mathematical Problems 337

Chapter 6 Problem Solving for Mathematics in General Usage 445