Packed Squares
- An interesting geometrical scenario requiring knowledge of Pythagoras and congruency
- Creation Date: Sunday, 01 September 2024
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Instructions:
In the diagram below, three squares have been packed into a semi-circle with radius 13cm.
Find the area of the smallest square.
A lovely proof of this problem can be found on the Maths Paz Youtube site.