The Mandelbrot Problem Book:
A compilation of problems from the Mandelbrot Competition,
1995-2002

by Sam Vandervelde

The aim of the Mandelbrot Competition since its inception has been to provide a challenging, engaging mathematical experience which is both competitive and educational. The questions in The Mandelbrot Competition cover a variety of non-calculus topics such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and probability, plus a few other topics like number theory or classical inequalities that may be less familiar. This book covers the years 1995-2002. Extensive solutions are provided for all individual and team problems to demonstrate mathematical techniques and to serve as examples of proof-writing style.

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What the reviewers say

• David Hankin (coach, Hunter College High School) from the Mandelbrot Competition web page
  • "Many kudos for your highly entertaining, challenging, creative problems which our students and I enjoy very much.”
    
    
• Art of Problem Solving from www.artofproblemsolving.com
  • "The Mandelbrot Competition is one of the best round by round high school math competitions in the United States, praised for its challenging and unique problems and its emphasis on group problem solving in the team round."
    

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