Problem:
Take eight matches and form the 2x2 square shown in the illustration.
The object is to divide this square with the four additional matches into two parts of the same
area and shape.
You have to use matches with their full lengths without cutting, breaking or overlapping them.
Solution:
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Matchstick Square Puzzle
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1 comments:
An amazing puzzle that baffled me for quite some time a few years ago. I collect these matchstick puzlles - this one is one of my fav's
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