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Problems from Another Time

Individual problems from throughout mathematics history, as well as articles that include problem sets for students.

Height and Distance
An erect pole of 10 cubits has its base moved 6 cubits. Determine the new height and the distance the top of the pole is lowered.
Why It Pays to Learn Math
In order to encourage his son in the study of arithmetic, a father agrees to pay him 8 pennies for every problem solved correctly and to charge him 5 pennies for each incorrect solution.
The Size of a City
A square walled city of unknown dimensions has four gates, one at the center of each side.

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