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35 pages This book includes the following innovative features Graphic demonstration of the relevance of mathematics to life Motivation to learn mathematics skills no yet masteredm but needed to to solve the problems An opportunity to develop facility with calculators as aids to mathematical computation so that students can focud on the problem-solving strategy rather than on the computational aspect of the problem An open-ended nonprescribed situation that will spark creativity and foster excitement about amthematical problem solving An open-minded format that allows students whose mathematical skills are weak to experience success An alternative to a strictly algorithmic approach to amthematics education