Riddles of the sphinx, and other mathematical puzzle tales
- Earliest known edition
- 1987
- Selected edition
- unknown
- Pages in this edition
- 164
- English editions
- 1 ↗
1987 · Mathematical Association of America · eng
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"Solving these riddles is not simply a matter of logic and calculation, though these play a role. Luck and inspiration are factors as well, so beginners and experts alike may profitably exercise their wits on Gardner's problems, whose subjects range from geometry to word play to questions relating to physics and geology. We guarantee that you will solve some of these riddles, be stumped by others, and be amused by almost all of the stories and settings that Gardner has devised to raise these questions."--Back cover.
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| Edition | Publication | Format | Pages | Source |
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| Riddles of the sphinx, and other mathematical puzzle talesSelectedby Martin Gardner. | 1987 | unknown | 164 | Open Library ↗ |
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