(Issue 9, 2007)
Brainteaser Answers
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1. Think Inside the Box
Can you assemble these 8 pieces into a 6 x 6 square?

SOLUTION: The graphics below show the solution to this problem.

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2. Home Alone
A homeowner went to the hardware store to purchase a common household item. She found that she could buy 1 for $0.50, 12 for $1.00, and 144 for $1.50.
What was she buying?

SOLUTION: She was buying street numbers for her mailbox/house.

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3. Think Inside the Box II
Can you cut the figure below into four pieces that will fit together to form a square?

SOLUTION: The graphics below show the solution to this problem.

Or, click here for a flash version of the solution.

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4. Think Inside the Box III
Can you cut this “E” into 5 pieces that will form a perfect square? Each colored section is a square and all are identical in size. You may rearrange and rotate only, no flipping.

Extra credit: Can you do it with only 4 pieces if you are allowed to flip any of the pieces?

SOLUTION: The graphics below show the solution to this problem. For the 5 piece solution cut along these lines...

...and assemble like this:

Extra Credit SOLUTION: The graphics below show the solution to this problem. For the 4 piece solution cut along these lines...


...and assemble like this...

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