Have Some Sums to Solve - The Compleat Alphametics Book

Divided into three sections, this book gives some historical notes, a step-by-step solution of a sample alphametic, and some general hints on the solution of alphametics. It presents a challenging diversion to mathematics enthusiasts.

List of contents

narrative alphametics
apologia
one good turn
basic training
prime time
what next?
watch your step
an age-old question
three in a row
flower power
under investigation
two way street
passing the buck
have no fear
know your place
it's hard to say
to a tee
check the check
unit pricing
fair and square
famous last words
ideal doubly-true alphametics
idt 1
idt 2
idt 3
idt 4
idt 5
idt 6
idt 7
idt 8
idt 9
idt 10
idt 11
idt 12
idt 13
idt 14
idt 15
idt 16
idt 17
idt 18
idt 19
idt 20
"flabbergasting facts" are located on the following pages:
11, 21, 23,
27, 29, 33,
37, 43, 63.
solutions chart

About the author

Steven Kahan

Summary

Divided into three sections, this book gives some historical notes, a step-by-step solution of a sample alphametic, and some general hints on the solution of alphametics. It presents a challenging diversion to mathematics enthusiasts.

Product details

• Authors: Steven Kahan, Kahan Steven
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.04.2019
• EAN: 9780415785891
• ISBN: 978-0-415-78589-1
• No. of pages: 128
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Learning; Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Analysis; GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Puzzles, Puzzles & quizzes, Puzzles and quizzes, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Quizzes