Is Mathematical Conundrums the Ultimate Math Challenge?

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A new book titled "Mathematical Conundrums" published by Routledge features a variety of engaging problems in algebra, arithmetic, route-drawing, and logic, making it suitable for high school students. The book is noted for its challenging content. Additionally, the discussion highlights the availability of math olympiad problems on YouTube, which serve as a resource for practicing and refreshing math skills. Another recommended read is "Math 1001" by Elwes, which, while not problem-focused, presents a wide array of intriguing mathematical concepts, including hailstone numbers and millennial problems.
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TL;DR Summary: new book with interesting problems

There's a new book out by Routledge called Mathematical Conundrums with many interesting problems in algebra, arithmetic, route-drawing, and logic. Good for schools as algebra is no higher than high school. Challenging though.
 
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There are many math olympiad problems showcased on youtube. Ive been practicing with those recently trying to recall long forgotten math rules.
 
One book I enjoyed reading was Math 1001 by Elwes. Its a compendium of math topics across the field. No problems to solve but it showcases a lot of cool math stuff like hailstone numbers, millennial problems. …
 

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Hello Intellectuals! So far it seems to be reasonable to learn mathematics in a rigorous way by not solely considering the techniques of problem solving or the applications of a particular subject or concept. Also to truly appreciate the beauty of mathematical endeavor one need to learn the reasoning behind the origination of concepts in mathematics, so as a beginner it appears to be worthwhile to learn the highly abstract aspects of mathematics like proofs, logic, and topics in pure...
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