Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers
Paul J. Nahin • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691155005
Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers
Paul J. Nahin • Princeton University Press
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ISBN-10: 0691155003 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691155005 · 2000 · 1st Edition
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Paul J. Nahin presents a rigorous yet engaging collection of probability puzzles that bridge the gap between recreational mathematics and formal theory. Through a series of historical and original problems, the author demonstrates the application of analytical techniques to solve complex logical conundrums.
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