Want to be a Millionaire?

If a bank doubles your money, how long will it take to become a millionaire.

Raised to the 100th

Use patterns to determine the units digit for numbers raised to the 100th power.

Squares and Differences

Determine the relationship of the squares of three consecutive integers. 

Hypatia’s Triumph

Take on the Egyptian Hypatia’s challenge about sums of squares.

Difference of Squares

Find positive integers which can be written as sum or difference of squares.

Choosing an Elevator

Based on certain criteria, determine which of two elevators reaches the lobby first.

Almost a Square

A square with sides of integral length (i.e., the side lengths are integers) could be made with 25 square units. Make a rectangle with sides of integral length and an area of 24 square units, but construct the rectangle so it comes as close as possible to being a square. What are the dimensions of […]

Minimizing Products

Find two positive integers with a given sum and who have the smallest product.

Planning Cruises

Determine three different length cruises that will leave on the same day.

Arranging Toothpicks

What is the total number of toothpicks used to build a rectangular grid?