I have a cross in the form of one square with four identical squares surrounding it

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Cut it into the fewest number of pieces possible such that, when rearranged the pieces form two smaller crosses of identical size.

(In reply to re: 4 pieces by Highway6)

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 _|_|_     If it doesn't matter on the shape of the cross, a simple
|_|_|_|    T shape can be considered a cross.  This can be
 _ _  _     accomplished with a single cut. into 2 pieces.
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Posted by Dej Mar on 2006-03-06 15:49:19