The Sticker Collector′s Problem. (1st September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Diniz, M. A.; Lopes, D.; Polpo, A.; Salasar, L. E. B.
• Is Part Of: College mathematics journal. Volume 47:Number 4(2016)
• Page Start: 255
• Page End: 263
• Publication Date: 2016-09-01
• Subjects: Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Mathematics -- Periodicals; Mathematics; Mathematics -- Study and teaching; Periodicals; 510.071
• DOI: 10.4169/college.math.j.47.4.255
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0746-8342

Abstract

Summary: We present a generalization of the coupon collector′s problem called the sticker collector′s problem. We cover four different ways to handle the problem, illustrating the results with the stickers of the FIFA World Cup album. This material could be used as motivating examples in undergraduate courses.