Weekly maths challenge

Weekly Maths Challenge

Do you like maths? Are you a problem solver? Each week during term time King's Maths School publishes a mathematical challenge designed to intrigue students aged 13-16 who are interested in mathematics.

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Challenge 339: Larger Product

Can you prove these inequalities?

Solution revealed: 24 Feb 2023

Challenge 338: Redha's Triangles

What are the side lengths for these triangles?

Solution revealed: 17 Feb 2023

Challenge 337: The Last Number

What is the value of the number that remains?

Solution revealed: 10 Feb 2023

Challenge 336: Producing Primes

Can all these expressions be prime?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 335: Contained in a Cone

How much of this cone is filled by the sphere?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 334: Look for the Least

Can you figure out the factors?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 333: A Sum for Santa

Elves and presents! It must be December! How can we get an exact total of 200 presents from a group of elves who are all sitting next to each other?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 332: Maximum Difference

What's the range of values for x + y in this problem?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 331: Who Wins?

Which player has the advantage in this dice game?

Solution has been revealed

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