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The Math Factor

A brief, weekly math conversation and puzzle, airing on KUAF 91.3 FM, Fayetteville Arkansas. Send your answers, comments, questions, puzzles, or cash, to mathfactor@uark.edu!

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FU. Arp and Bif Shake Hands

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BR. We Don't Know the Way Out!

BR. We Don't Know the Way Out!

This puzzle has us stumped! How do you escape this diabolical trap?

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