Golf on the Moon

Entertaining Mathematical Paradoxes and Puzzles

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Games, Puzzles
Cover of the book Golf on the Moon by Dick Hess, Dover Publications
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Author: Dick Hess ISBN: 9780486315706
Publisher: Dover Publications Publication: August 21, 2013
Imprint: Dover Publications Language: English
Author: Dick Hess
ISBN: 9780486315706
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication: August 21, 2013
Imprint: Dover Publications
Language: English

Divide a rectangular cake into five even pieces, calculate the cost of running a successful casino, figure out the maximum number of losses on the road to winning the U.S. Open Tennis Championship, and solve other amusing and challenging puzzles — including a mathematical brainteaser involving a couple of holes of golf on the surface of the moon.
In addition to logical puzzles and mathematical paradoxes, this original collection features a variety of word problems and sports-related riddles. The puzzles, which vary in complexity from playful propositions to tough mathematical conundrums, are suitable for ages 12 and up. Detailed solutions appear at the end.

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Divide a rectangular cake into five even pieces, calculate the cost of running a successful casino, figure out the maximum number of losses on the road to winning the U.S. Open Tennis Championship, and solve other amusing and challenging puzzles — including a mathematical brainteaser involving a couple of holes of golf on the surface of the moon.
In addition to logical puzzles and mathematical paradoxes, this original collection features a variety of word problems and sports-related riddles. The puzzles, which vary in complexity from playful propositions to tough mathematical conundrums, are suitable for ages 12 and up. Detailed solutions appear at the end.

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