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An edition of Slicing pizzas, racing turtles, and further adventures in applied mathematics (1999)

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"In this sequel to Towing Icebergs, Falling Dominoes (Princeton, 1998), Banks presents another collection of puzzles for readers interested in sharpening their thinking and mathematical skills. The problems range from the wondrous to the eminently practical.

In one chapter, the author helps us determine the total number of people who have lived on earth; in another, he shows how an understanding of mathematical curves can help a thrifty lover, armed with construction paper and scissors, keep expenses down on Valentine's Day.".

"Covering a broad range of fields, from geography and environmental studies to map- and flag-making, Banks uses basic algebra and geometry to solve problems. If famous scientists have also pondered these questions, the author shares the historical details with the reader. Designed to entertain and to stimulate thinking, this book can be read for sheer personal enjoyment."--BOOK JACKET.

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Princeton University Press
Language
English
Pages
286

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Mathematics, Popular works, Pre-Calculus, Applied, Reference, Essays
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Slicing pizzas, racing turtles, and further adventures in applied mathematics
1999, Princeton University Press
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-284) and index.

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510
Library of Congress
QA93 .B358 1999, QA93 .B358 2012eb, QA93.B358 1999, QA 93 B358 1999

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xi, 286 p. :
Number of pages
286

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OL389309M
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0691059470
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40417857
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435322
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3834251

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