The Mystery of Three Cars Arriving Together (Mathematics Hidden in Daily Life)

Author: (British) Eastway (Eastway, R.), (British) Wyndham (Wyndham, J.) wrote, translated by Chen Yihong
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: A collection of translated works on fun mathematics. Why is it better to buy lottery tickets on Fridays? Why is the shower always too hot or too cold? Which classical puzzle was destroyed by Allied bombing during the war? These questions and many others are answered in this interesting and richly informative book. The book "The Mystery of the Three Cars Arriving Together" is useful for anyone who wants to remind themselves—or who is newly discovering—that mathematics is almost related to everything we do. Dating, cooking, road trips, gambling, and lifesaving techniques are all connected to fun mathematical problems, and you will find explanations for these problems in this book. You will discover energy-saving techniques for making toast during wartime, peculiar July 4th coincidences, the exponential growth of Australian rabbits, and amazing formulas for running in the rain without getting wet. Whether you have a degree in astrophysics or have never encountered mathematical problems since leaving school, this book will change the way you look at the world around you.