Is it unusual for a home page to have a section on Mathematics ??. We like mathematics so much that we could not help having one. What can be there in this section ? To start with let me give you a puzzle written in the form of a poem. This is written in Sanskrit by 'Bhaskara' an ancient Indian Mathematician and translated by Umesh P.N Elanthur, a close friend of mine. (Both these individuals will be introduced in this page as we proceed). The poem is a direct translation of the Sanskrit original. Please send your answer to this puzzle in my mail address and probably a few of us can get together and start a lively 'mathematical corner' in this section. I will put the correct answer here on August 1. |
| Puzzle 1 (Correct Answers and winners) One couple was once making
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2 (Correct Answers and winners) There are 5 balls, identical in shape, but different in weight. You are given an electronic balance with which you can compare two balls, and you have 7 chances to weigh. How will you arrange these 5 balls in the ascending order of weight ---Umesh PN--- |
