Mathematical Olympiads 1998-1999: Problems and Solutions from Around the World

by Titu Andreescu (Editor), Zuming Feng (Editor)

This volume contains a large range of problems, with and without solutions, taken from 25 national and regional mathematics olympiads from around the world, and the problems are drawn from several years' contests. In many cases, more than one solution is given to a single problem in order to highlight different problem-solving strategies. The collection is intended as practice for students preparing for these competitions. Teachers and general readers looking for interesting problems will find also it very useful.

Genres: Mathematics

302 pages, Paperback

First published November 2, 2000

About the author

Titu Andreescu is an associate professor of mathematics at the University of Texas at Dallas. He is also firmly involved in mathematics contests and Olympiads, being the Director of AMC (as appointed by the Mathematical Association of America), Director of MOP, Head Coach of the USA IMO Team and Chairman of the USAMO. He has also authored a large number of books on the topic of problem solving and Olympiad-style mathematics.