Play mathematics

This book is written for those with no knowledge beyond elementary mathematics . At the same time, it should be of interest to mathematical cognoscenti as well. There are many exercises, in the form of puzzles. Explanations are given for a variety of types of problem.  The exercises are all original apart from five or six. A number are accompanied by captions and cartoons.

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Subject(s)Mathematics
Author(s)Harry Langman
Age11-14, 14-16, 16-19, FE/HE
Published1962
Shelf referenceA 510.7937 LAN
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/xfj5m

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