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#451 2009-03-26 03:59:04
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#379. If the coefficients of x2 and x3 in the expansion of
are the same, what is the value of 'a'?
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#452 2009-03-30 01:39:00
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#380. Find the sum of all the three digit numbers divisible by 7.
#381. If the pth, qth, and rth terms of an Arithmetic Progression are a, b, and c respectively, what is the value of
#382. Find the sum
.
#383. Find the sum of the series
.
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#453 2009-07-18 01:10:09
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Hi ganesh;
Answer given for #372 is not correct so here is mine.
Last edited by bobbym (2009-07-18 13:04:49)
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
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#455 2010-05-18 16:38:58
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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#456 2010-05-18 23:11:08
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Hi,
I request I may be given some time to solve the problems.
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#457 2010-05-18 23:35:32
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The solution to #372 is given you. I am sorry.
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#458 2010-05-19 00:55:21
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Hi ganesh;
That is interesting for #372. Do you have a solution that I could look at? I have checked my answer by computer and it agrees with my answer of 2 not 6. Could you show me where I am going wrong? If you have the time. Thanks.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#459 2010-05-19 04:29:35
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I am also getting 2.
sorry about the bad latexing.
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#461 2010-09-20 20:15:09
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The solution to 377 is perfect. Well done, BO.
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#462 2010-09-20 20:34:51
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Hi;
Here is one that got missed!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#463 2010-11-15 20:02:28
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divide 34 into two parts in such way that 4/7 of one part is equal to 2/5 of the other
#464 2010-11-15 22:18:23
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Hi Bobby,
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#465 2010-11-16 05:07:05
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Hi phrontister;
How are you! You are right! I missed the last part of the question.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#466 2010-11-16 05:08:20
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Hi smadhurbain@yahoo.in;
Welcome to the forum. You really should change your username. It is a security weakness.
In regards to your future questions. Please post them in Help Me. This thread is for Ganesh's puzzles.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#467 2010-11-17 00:12:40
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Hi Bobby,
How are you!
Very well, thanks, but waaaaaay too busy with work atm (and have been for ages) to do much other than that. Hardly got time to scratch, and forum participation has been relegated to the back burner.
On a brighter note (and you may disagree with that), last week I met yet another mathematical physicist - this time through work - and we chatted puzzles. Of course I couldn't resist giving him 3 of my favourite puzzles (you know which - NOHOW, My YOB & Callous Count Crewell), plus another toughie that I'll post one day. He said he'd do them - or maybe his son who's doing maths at uni and likes maths puzzles will give 'em a go - but already 4 days have passed and I've received nary a word from either about any.
Oh well...
"The good news about computers is that they do what you tell them to do. The bad news is that they do what you tell them to do." - Ted Nelson
#468 2010-11-17 04:51:07
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Hi phrontister;
Sorry. to hear that you will not be around. The mean part of me says what chance does a physi guy or his offspring have of knocking off one of your puzzles!
Also if you are going to keep running in to them people, I would get another job!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#469 2010-11-17 05:48:17
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Hi ganesh;
Back to the problems!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#470 2011-06-16 06:53:11
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hi ganesh
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
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#471 2011-08-26 06:25:35
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hi ganesh
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#472 2011-08-26 06:35:25
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hi ganesh
Last edited by anonimnystefy (2011-08-26 06:35:39)
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#473 2011-08-26 07:03:40
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hi ganesh
there are a lot of unsolved puzzles here:
Last edited by anonimnystefy (2011-08-26 08:58:40)
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#474 2011-08-26 15:52:42
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Hi anonimnystefy,
Thanks for replying the brain teasers. It would take a long time to check the veracity of all the solutions. I shall reply as soon as I can. Please give me enough time!
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#475 2011-08-26 16:55:02
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Hi ganesh;
If you have time can you check from post #464 on. I am sorry for some cross chatter that when on at that point. I believe that phrontister's solution is better than mine.
Also, maybe the remaining unanswered questions could be brought to the bottom.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.