Challenging Mathematical Problems with Elementary Solutions, Vol. I: Volume 1

by Akiva M. Yaglom and Isaak Moiseevich Yaglom

Volume I of a two-part series, this book features a broad spectrum of 100 challenging problems related to probability theory and combinatorial analysis. The problems, most of which can be solved with elementary mathematics, range from relatively simple to extremely difficult. Suitable for students, teachers, and any lover of mathematics. Complete solutions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486655369
• ISBN13: 9780486655369
• Release Date: December 1987
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Challenging Mathematical Problems With Elementary Solutions

We, I and my students, really liked the book. It has place in praparing students for participation in mathematical contests. It is good for induvidual work, too. problems are ordered by topic, not by tehnique to be used, and that encourages student`s creativity. Hints, given along whit the complete solutions, help and guide them to the right solution. Also, they allow students to fine a different method of soluiton.

Difficult, but fun, problems.

The reviewer below seems rather confused. This book has problems which COULD be solved in a mechanical way, but almost all the solutions given are simple and creative. Futhermore, there are often two solutions given. I find the problems hard, but maybe I am just not very smart. How could this book alter your perception of truth? By giving you knowledge?

Simply excellent

It's amazing that so many results that you may have seen in more advanced books proven with more advanced techniques can also be proven with elementary methods. Some of the constructions are amazingly clever. Additionally, the authors take time to highlight the important results in elementary mathematics that are often used in more advanced areas without qualification.