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Golf on the Moon: Entertaining Mathematical Paradoxes and Puzzles (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Author Dick Hess
Publisher Dover Publications
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Author(s)Dick Hess
ISBN / ASIN0486497380
ISBN-139780486497389
AvailabilityNot yet published
Sales Rank1,884,519
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

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Divide a rectangular cake into five even pieces, calculate the cost of running a successful casino, figure out the maximum number of losses on the road winning the U.S. Open Tennis Championship, and solve other amusing and challenging puzzles—including a mathematical brainteaser involving a couple of holes of golf on the surface of the moon.
In addition to logical puzzles and mathematical paradoxes, this original collection features a variety of word problems and sports-related riddles. The puzzles, which vary in complexity from playful propositions to tough mathematical conundrums, are suitable for ages 12 and up. Detailed solutions appear at the end.