How long does it take to read Solving Mathematical Problems?
Terence Tao
Solving Mathematical Problems by Terence Tao takes about 2 hours 14 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 14 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2006. 122 pages, about 33,550 words.
5 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 3 hours 44 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 14 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 24 minutes |
The page count is the median across 2 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"This text leads the reader through the various tactics involved in solving mathematical problems at the Mathematical Olympiad level. Solving Mathematical Problems includes numerous exercises and model solutions throughout. Assuming only basic high-school mathematics, the text is ideal for general readers and students 14 years and above with an interest in pure mathematics."--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Solving problems, Mathematical analysis