Problems from Another Time

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

Determine a number having remainders 2, 3, and 2 when divided by 3, 5, and 7 respectively.

A man hired a horse in London at 3 pence a mile. He rode 94 miles due west to Bristol then due north to Chester, whence he returned toward London for 66 miles, which put him in Coventry.

Square and Round Land

As for a square piece of land that amounts to 100 square cubits, if it is said to you, "Cause it to make a piece of land that amounts to 100 square cubits that is round," what is the required diameter?