Math Department

Problem of the Week

Contest

What is the problem of the week?
How do I submit a solution?

 

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  The Math Department's challenging problem competition continues this year. The competition is just for fun, with the intention of stimulating interest in mathematics. The competition is open to all students at all levels and all majors. In recent years, the top problem solvers were awarded small prizes for their efforts.  
  Here's how it works for those of you who are new to it. A challenging problem will be posted every two weeks on the Math Club bulletin board outside the tutor room (102 Cowley Hall). After a problem has been up for two weeks all correct solvers will be acknowledged on the bulletin board and here. A correct solution will also be posted on the bulletin board along with the next challenging problem. If no correct solutions are received in the first two weeks, the problem will remain open until a correct solution is submitted. Students can pick up a copy of the current problem from the envelope on the Math Club bulletin board or here.