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Mathematical amazements and surprises

Paperback • 2009 • English

Mathematical amazements and surprises

By Alfred S. Posamentier, Ingmar Lehmann

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About the book

If you've been waiting for a book that will evoke the delight and intrigue that mathematics has to offer, this is the book for you. What are the odds of finding two people who share the same birth date in a room of thirty-five? Most people would guess they're pretty low. In actuality, the probability is better than 80 percent. This is just one of many entertaining examples of mathematical curiosities presented. Two veteran math educators have created the perfect introduction to the wonders of ma...Show more

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9781591027232

Published year

2009

Language

English

Original title

Mathematical amazements and surprises

Format

Paperback

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