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Stitched into this patchwork quilt is a puzzle--one that will test the sharpness of everyone in your family. At a glance, you can see a mosaic of colors and shapes. But now look more carefully. Using the black stitched borders, how many perfect squares of any size can you find? Remember, a square means that every side has to be of equal length. You'll find the answer below. (from RDCHALLENGE by Will Shortz
Answer: The quilt has 41 squares (24 with 1-unit sides; 8 with 2-unit sides; 6 with 3-unit sides; 1 with 4-unit sides; 1 with 5-unit sides; and 1 with 6-unit sides). |
