Prime numbers — those divisible only by 1 and the number itself, like 5, 11 or 37 — are like the atoms of mathematics: All numbers are formed by multiplying these building blocks together. But what ...

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For all of the recent strides we’ve made in the math world—like a supercomputer finally solving the Sum of Three Cubes problem that puzzled mathematicians for 65 years—we’re forever crunching ...

On his way to winning a Fields Medal, James Maynard has cut a path through simple-sounding questions about prime numbers that have stumped mathematicians for centuries. Number theorists, however, ...

Class 8RB are doing a charity bike ride. The teacher of the class sponsors each pupil. She says that if they take part in the race they will receive £1 each. To any student who cycles over 10 miles, ...

\(\frac{2}{3}\) of A is equal to B. 30% of B is equal to C. The ratio of C:D is 3:5. If B is equal to 16, find the difference between A and D. two thirds of A equals B 30% of B equals C C:D ratio is 3 ...

Bitcoin miners don't solve complex math problems - they guess numbers. While "solving mathematical puzzles" has become a common description of bitcoin mining, the process more closely resembles a ...

Every morning, the familiar routine plays out in hundreds of thousands of classrooms: A teacher looks out over the desks, taking note of who's in their seats and who isn't. On any given day, maybe ...

It's an irrational number that begins with 2.71828 Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall ...

Washington, Minnesota and Michigan are the states with the most pothole problems. Cities with the most pothole woes are New York City, Los Angeles and Minneapolis. The average pothole car repair bill ...