The Bogota Puzzles
The Bogota Puzzles by Bernardo Recamán is a captivating collection published by Courier Dover Publications on October 14, 2020. This 128-page book presents a variety of engaging puzzles that challenge readers to calculate, swap, and solve intriguing problems inspired by the author’s experiences in Bogotá. The puzzles range from calculating the number of a neighbor’s grandchildren based on their ages to determining the denominations of government postage stamps.
Readers will find a stimulating assortment of 80 brainteasers, including word problems and sudoku-style challenges, contributed by Recamán’s colleagues, students, and friends. Each puzzle is designed to engage the mind and enhance problem-solving skills, with complete solutions provided at the end for those seeking guidance. This edition offers a unique opportunity to explore mathematical diversions in an accessible format, appealing to puzzle enthusiasts and those interested in games and activities.
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Calculate the number of a neighbor’s grandchildren based on their ages, figure out the denominations of a government’s postage stamps, swap the positions of two chess pieces in the least number of moves, and solve other intriguing puzzles with this captivating compendium.
Inspired by such illustrious collections as the The Canterbury Puzzles, The Moscow Puzzles, and The Tokyo Puzzles, Colombian mathematician and professor Bernardo Recamán assembled these 80 brainteasers, which he acquired while living and working in Bogotá. Recamán’s colleagues, students, friends, and acquaintances contributed to this stimulating potpourri of word problems, sudoku-style challenges, and other math-based diversions. Complete solutions appear at the end.
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