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.

If you are eager to read, watch, listen to or do some more maths, check our our Weekly Maths Challenge Plus page.

Challenge 364:Polygon Perimeter

Find this polygon and calculate its perimeter!

Solution revealed: 20 Oct 2023

Challenge 363: Strangely Simultaneous

Have a go at solving these unusual simultaneous equations!

Solution revealed: 13 Oct 2023

Challenge 362: A likely solution

Will this equation have a prime solution?

Solution revealed: 06 Oct 2023

Challenge 361: Right-angle Ratio

What ratio is needed to get a right angle?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 360: Prime Sequence

Is Dr Reasoner's student's prime sequence theory correct?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 359: Banana Split

How likely is it that someone gets two bananas?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 358:Confined Circle

How big is this circle?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 357:Equation Enigma

What is the value of k?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 356: Four Equal Pieces

How can you use just two perpendicular straight lines to divide these shapes into four equal pieces?

Solution has been revealed

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