How Many Socks Make a Pair?: Surprisingly Interesting Maths

by Rob Eastaway

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How many socks make a pair? The answer is not always two. And behind this question lies a world of maths that can be surprising, amusing and even beautiful. Using playing cards, a newspaper, the back of an envelope, a Sudoku, some pennies and of course a pair of socks, Rob Eastaway shows how maths can demonstrate its secret beauties in even the most mundane of everyday objects. If you already like maths you'll discover plenty of new surprises. And if you've never picked up a maths book in your life, this one will change your view of the subject forever.
  • ISBN10 1907532587
  • ISBN13 9781907532580
  • Publish Date 18 February 2013 (first published 25 August 2008)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint JR Books Ltd
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 176
  • Language English