Math Problem Magic

Below are a few problems that my students and/or children have found magical. Enjoy! Please feel to share your own ideas about Math PROBLEM Magic through our Contact page.

How many Hot Dog and Buns should Steve Martin in the Father of the Bride Buy? https://robertkaplinsky.com/work/how-many-hot-dogs-and-buns-should-he-buy/
Geometry Snacks: Bite Size Problems and How to Solve Them by Ed Southall and Vincent Pantaloni
WODB (Which on doesn’t belong) problems: https://talkingmathwithkids.com/wodb/. I wrote about some WODB books here.

Kelly Darke

I’m a mother, teacher, writer and lover of mathematics. This website offers a curated collection of resources for sharing the wonder and joy of mathematics. I hope teachers and parents find it useful.

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