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Peer reviewedKunoff, Sharon; Pines, Sylvia – College Mathematics Journal, 1986
Historical problems are presented which can readily be solved by students once some elementary probability concepts are developed. The Duke of Tuscany's Problem; the problem of points; and the question of proportions, divination, and Bertrand's Paradox are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction
