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Third Squared (Posted on 2004-09-15)

Given a square piece of paper, show how by creasing and folding only, a square of one third the area of the original can be obtained.

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re: MAYBE?

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(In reply to MAYBE? by Ira Jewell)

Ira,

I think it is assumed that you don't have any tools to perform the given task (i.e., ruler, compass, protractor, etc.).

Posted by David Shin on 2004-09-15 16:33:10

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