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Mathematical Byways in Ayling, Beeling, and Ceiling (Recreations in Mathematics)

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Unique and highly original, Mathematical Byways is a work of recreational mathematics, a collection of ingenious problems, their even more ingenious solutions, and extensions of the problems--left unsolved here--to further stretch the mind of the reader. The problems are set within the framework of three villages--Ayling, Beeling, and Ceiling--their inhabitants, and the relationships (spacial and social) between them. The problems can be solved with little formal mathematical knowledge, although most require considerable thought and mental dexterity, and solutions are all clearly expounded in non-technical language. Stimulating and unusual, this book proves what Hugh ApSimon has known all along: mathematics can be fun!

Author(s): Hugh ApSimon
Series: Recreations in Mathematics
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Year: 1991

Language: English
Pages: 111

PREFACE......Page 6
CONTENTS......Page 10
INTRODUCTION......Page 14
1
LADDER-BOX......Page 16
2
META-LADDER-BOX......Page 20
3 COMPLETE QUADRILATERAL
......Page 26
4
BOWLING AVERAGES......Page 32
5
CENTRE-POINT......Page 40
6
COUNTING SHEEP......Page 51
7
TRANSPORT......Page 56
8
ALLEY LADDER......Page 70
9 COUNTERFEIT COINS
......Page 78
10 WRAPPING A PARCEL
......Page 90
11
SHEEP-DOG TRIALS......Page 99
ANSWERS......Page 110