A Central European Olympiad: Problem Solving in Mathematics and Beyond

This book contains the most interesting problems from the first 24 years of the "Mathematical Duel," an annual international mathematics competition between the students of four schools: the Gymn zium Mikul se Kopern ka in B lovec, Czech Republic, the Akademicki Zesp l Szk l Og lnoksztalcących in Chorz w, Poland, the Bundesrealgymnasium Kepler in Graz, Austria and the Gymn zium Jakuba Skody in Přerov, Czech Republic.

The problems are presented by topic, grouped under the headings Geometry, Combinatorics, Number Theory and Algebra, which is typical for olympiad-style competitions.

Above all, it is of interest to students preparing for mathematics competitions as well as teachers looking for material to prepare their students, as well as mathematically interested enthusiasts from all walks of life looking for an intellectual challenge.