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Union of squares (Posted on 2014-07-09) Difficulty: 3 of 5
For what number of non-overlapping unit squares can a figure be formed whose perimeter is numerically equal to the area?

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an odd | Comment 8 of 10 |

If you start with a 4x5 rectangle (A=20, P=18),

then add one unit square near the corner of the rectangle so it shares 1/2 unit of perimeter with the original rectangle, then A=P=21


  Posted by Larry on 2014-07-09 19:27:37
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