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Solution to Puzzle 7. SQUARING A RECTANGLE |
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Imagine that the RECTANGLE is subdivided into smaller rectangles of size 5 cm. (horizontal measurements) by 4 cm. (vertical measurements). Each smaller rectangle is colored as follows:
Cut the rectangle along the boundary of the two colored regions shown above. You would end up with two pieces: a green piece and a pink piece. Rearrange the two pieces into a square as shown below:
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