Mathematician

A mathematician is a person whose area of study and research is mathematics.

Problem solving

Contrary to popular belief, mathematicians are not necessarily any better at adding or subtracting numbers, or figuring the tip on a restaurant bill, than members of any other profession - in fact some of the best mathematicians are notoriously bad at these tasks! On the other hand, there are also mental calculators -- prodigies at performing such calculations -- some of whom have moreover been great mathematicians.

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