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Maths Item of the Month: A Christmas Star

The question and
solution to our Maths Item of the Month, December 2014.

 

Topic: Trigonometry

 

The MEI Maths Item
of the Month is a monthly problem aimed at teachers and students of GCSE and A
level Mathematics. The problems can be used for enrichment, problem solving or
as a way to encourage mathematical thinking/proof.

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