Puzzles

At every meeting we have a puzzle challenge, solvable only by the hardiest and quickest-thinking of mathematicians. This page archives past puzzles for historical reference or perusal by the very bored. Click on the title of a puzzle for the puzzle itself, or the solution link for a solution to the puzzle.

DatePuzzleSolution
9/11/2006An Orderly Marching BandSolution
9/11/2006The Pirate's BootySolution
10/9/2006Monty Hall, Hats, and SalariesSolution
10/23/2006An Antiderivative, a Sum, and a LimitSolution

Please note that, by attending the meetings, you are not obligated to attempt to solve the puzzles. In fact, many members choose to ignore the puzzles in favor of socializing or playing board games.