Here is a little sphinx, small version of the big one found in the Egyptian desert.( Its dimensions are written next to each side )

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          1/  \
     /-1--/    \2
   1/           \
   /------3------\
             

What is the minimum pieces of little sphinx required to make a larger sphinx?

How many such irregular shapes can you think of which follow this logic?

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      /  \
     /    \
    /   ___\_______
   /   /\         /\
  /___/  \    ___/  \
 /        \  /       \
/__________\/_________\

Four little sphinges are the mininum required to construct a larger sphinx.

Posted by Dej Mar on 2006-10-11 20:09:23