Problem of the Week

April 7, 2008

Problem of the Week: MATHBYJOE  
 
Here is your problem of the week to work that beautiful 
muscle called the brain. Remember: for those of you who 
submit a correct answer, you will be eligible for discounts 
on my collection of ebooks, as well as recognition on my 
website. So good luck, and here's to problem solving.  
Remember, you must work your brain in order that it get 
stronger.  
 
Scientific research done at Stanford University has shown 
that regular mental exercise, such as that performed in 
doing brain teasers, riddles, and the like, improves 
cognitive functioning and brain health. Come work out your 
brain with these fascinating problems and brain teasers.  
 
For the solution, join my free newsletter by clicking on 
the Newsletter Tab. Then email me to let me know. Once I 
receive confirmation that you have joined my newsletter, I 
will send you the solution.  
 
The answer to the problem of last week is 2^22 (2 to the 
twenty-second power) which is 4,194,304.  
 
Now for this week: A palindromic number is one which is the 
same read backwards and forwards. For example, 121 and 3443 
are numeric palindromes. What is the next palindromic  
number after 89100198 and how much more is it?