Excerpt from The Mathematical Questions, Proposed in the Ladies' Diary, and Their Original Answers, Vol. 2 of 4: Together With Some New Solutions, From Its Commencement in the Year 1704 to 1816
The top and bottom diameters of a tub in the form of the frustum of acone are as 3 to 2, the diagonal 7 yards, and content a maximum.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores what the author calls the "mathematical questions" posed in the Ladies' Diary between the years 1748-1750. The "questions" were challenges published in each edition of the magazine for readers to solve, covering a wide range of mathematical topics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. The author provides detailed solutions to these "questions" offering the reader a unique glimpse into mathematical thought in 18th-century England. The work is highly innovative, presenting a new approach to solving mathematical problems and one which provides a thrilling adventure in problem-solving. The author's approach is rigorous and systematic, but he also provides clear and accessible explanations, making the solutions understandable to readers of all levels. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics, or for those who simply enjoy solving challenging mathematical puzzles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282893910_0
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