Undergrad Interesting maths problems -- can you share some?

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The discussion centers on seeking interesting mathematical problems and theorems that can be proven. Participants are encouraged to explore the Millennium Problems and other unsolved mathematical issues listed on Wikipedia. A recommended resource is the book "Math 1001" by Prof Elwes, which provides a survey of various math topics and highlights unsolved questions. The thread emphasizes the potential for creative exploration in mathematics, akin to the work of Ramanujan. Engaging with these resources can inspire new ideas and insights in the field of mathematics.
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I would like to think about some interesting problems or interesting theorems to which one could find a proof. If you should know any I would be delighted if you could share them. Thank you very much.
 
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Another source of math problems for me has been the book:

Math 1001 by Prof Elwes

Its a survey of a large variety of math topics using a few paragraphs to describe each one. For some he'll mention that its an unsolved question or theorem.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1554077192/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Its pretty cheap too at $20 or less paperback at $13
 
Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?

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