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Bernardo Recamán Santos

    El palacio de precisos cristales : divertimentos matemáticos
    The Bogotá Puzzles
    • 2018

      The Bogotá Puzzles

      Mathematical Puzzles and Games from the City 2600 Meters Nearer to the Stars

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Engaging with a variety of mathematical puzzles and games, this collection invites readers to explore challenges that require creativity rather than advanced math skills. Most puzzles are original or adapted by the author, with contributions from his colleagues and students, alongside lesser-known gems from around the world. The emphasis is on fun and ingenuity, making it accessible for all. One example includes a riddle about the ages of daughters that intertwines prime numbers and common divisors, showcasing the cleverness of the puzzles.

      The Bogotá Puzzles