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Five Hundred Mathematical Challenges (Spectrum)

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This book contains 500 problems that range over a wide spectrum of mathematics and of levels of difficulty. Some are simple mathematical puzzlers while others are serious problems at the Olympiad level. Students of all levels of interest and ability will be entertained by the book. For many problems, more than one solution is supplied so that students can compare the elegance and efficiency of different mathematical approaches. A special mathematical toolchest summarizes the results and techniques needed by competition-level students. Teachers will find the book useful, both for encouraging their students and for their own pleasure. Some of the problems can be used to provide a little spice in the regular curriculum by demonstrating the power of very basic techniques. The problems were first published as a series of problem booklets almost twenty years ago. They have stood the test of time and the demand for them has been steady. Their publication in book form is long overdue.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0883855194
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0883855195
  3. Publisher
    The Mathematical Association of America
  4. Publication date
    July 24, 1997
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    7.52 x 0.55 x 10.51 inches
  7. Print length
    236 pages
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Contains 500 problems ranging over a wide spectrum of mathematics and of levels of difficulty.

Book Description

This book contains 500 problems that range over a wide spectrum of mathematics and of levels of difficulty, from simple mathematical puzzlers to problems at the Olympiad level. For many problems, more than one solution is supplied so that students can compare different mathematical approaches. A special mathematical toolchest summarizes the results and techniques needed by competition-level students.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Mathematical Association of America (July 24, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0883855194
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0883855195
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.52 x 0.55 x 10.51 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceed my expectations
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2013
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Although it's an old book, it looks as if it were brand-new. A brand-new book costs twice as much as the old one, so I highly recommend this seller to the customers to save money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Received a used book but good condition.
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I had ordered new but since it's such a great book I'm keeping the used book as it was in near new condition. The problems in the book are amazing and good print quality
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