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 345: Forever Fractions

These fractions could go on and on! What can you work out about them?

Solution revealed: 14 Apr 2023

Challenge 344: Some Length-y Trigonometry

Here’s a result connecting sin15 and cos15 with √2 and √3. See if you can prove it!

Solution revealed: 07 Apr 2023

Challenge 343: Modulus Mystery

What values of x satisfy this equation?

Solution revealed: 31 Mar 2023

Challenge 342: Chess Companions

How many visits are needed in these problems?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 341: Triangle Teaser

Here’s a result about the sides of a triangle with perimeter 2 for you to prove.

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 340: A Colouring Challenge

Are there two points at a distance of 1 unit that are the same colour? Prove it!

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 339: Larger Product

Can you prove these inequalities?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 338: Redha's Triangles

What are the side lengths for these triangles?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 337: The Last Number

What is the value of the number that remains?

Solution has been revealed

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