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Challenging Mathematical Problems With Elementary Solutions (Volume 2) First Thus Edition

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Designed for advanced high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, mathematics teachers, and any lover of mathematical challenges, this two-volume set offers a broad spectrum of challenging problems — ranging from relatively simple to extremely difficult. Indeed, some rank among the finest achievements of outstanding mathematicians.
Translated from a well-known Russian work entitled Non-Elementary Problems in an Elementary Exposition, the chief aim of the book is to acquaint the readers with a variety of new mathematical facts, ideas, and methods. And while the majority of the problems represent questions in higher ("non-elementary") mathematics, most can be solved with elementary mathematics. In fact, for the most part, no knowledge of mathematics beyond a good high school course is required.
Volume One contains 100 problems, with detailed solutions, all dealing with probability theory and combinatorial analysis. Topics include the representation of integers as sums and products, combinatorial problems on the chessboard, geometric problems on combinatorial analysis, problems on the binomial coefficients, problems on computing probabilities, experiments with infinitely many possible outcomes, and experiments with a continuum of possible outcomes.
Volume Two contains 74 problems from various branches of mathematics, dealing with such topics as points and lines, lattices of points in the plane, topology, convex polygons, distribution of objects, nondecimal counting, theory of primes, and more. In both volumes the statements of the problems are given first, followed by a section giving complete solutions. Answers and hints are given at the end of the book.
Ideal as a text, for self-study, or as a working resource for a mathematics club, this wide-ranging compilation offers 174 carefully chosen problems that will test the mathematical acuity and problem-solving skills of almost any student, teacher, or mathematician.

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    978-0486655376
  3. Edition
    First Thus
  4. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  5. Publication date
    December 1, 1987
  6. Part of series
    Dover Books on Mathematics
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    5.44 x 0.44 x 8.45 inches
  9. Print length
    240 pages
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0486655377
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; First Thus edition (December 1, 1987)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780486655376
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486655376
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.44 x 0.44 x 8.45 inches
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Diego Ponciano de Oliveira Lima
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
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The product is excellent. It is quite explanatory. The exercises have various levels of difficulty. Ideal for those who want to delve in solving problems.
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I've read the Russian original of this book. It is wonderful. I really enjoyed it, and often used the ideas I found there to solve other problems. Highly recommended, espesially for the high school students unterested in mathematics, but extremely interesting for anybody who likes math.
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AntoineTRz
5.0 out of 5 stars El libro llegó a tiempo y en perfectas condiciones
Reviewed in Spain on May 31, 2023
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Es un libro en pequeño formato que puede hacer las delicias de todo entusiasta de las matemáticas. La calidad de la impresión es además buena
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Enrico
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but nothing more
Reviewed in Italy on June 20, 2021
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I thought the exercises were more difficult, and more interesting. It's a good book, but nothing excellent.
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R S K
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY ESSENTIAL!
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Try this book if you want to tease your brain!
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Henri Ohnet
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bien
Reviewed in France on February 27, 2018
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Très intéressant, un livre à posséder pour tout amateur d'énigmes. Attention la plupart des problèmes restent inabordables pour les non mathématiciens
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Ramon Companys Pascual
4.0 out of 5 stars Una buena colección
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Un poco más limitado que el primer volumen, pero con desarrollos muy interesantes.
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