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Mathematics for the curious

By Peter M. Higgins

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Year
1998
ISBN
0192880721, 9780192880727, 9780585111476
LCC
QA93 .H47 1998
Open Library ID
OL693297M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (1824018 bytes)
Pages
231\231
DPI
600
Scanned
no
Time added
2009-08-06 05:14:26

Description

When do the hands of a clock coincide? How likely is it that two children in the same class will share a birthday? How do we calculate the volume of a doughnut? Mathematics for the Curious provides anyone interested in mathematics with a simple and entertaining account of what it can do. Author Peter Higgins gives clear explanations of the more mysterious features of childhood mathematics as well as novelties and connections that prove that mathematics can be enjoyable and full of surprises. Topics include: the truth about fractions, the questions and their answers, and the golden ratio. Higgins poses entertaining puzzles and questions tempting the reader to ponder math problems with imagination instead of dread. Mathematics for the Curious is an accessible introduction to basic mathematics for beginning students and a lively refresher for adults.

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