Hoffmann, Professor, 1839-1919 · London : Frederick Warne · leaf 401
well acquainted with the methodof forming a single square out of five smaller squares wouldbe quite at a loss if they were asked to perform the oppositeprocess. It is, however, extremely simple when you knowhow its done. Suppose A B G D (Fig. 505) to represent the square to bedivided. Find the… … G C Fig. 505. JS 6 1 15 6 3 4 Fig. 506. will distinguish accordingly by the numbers 1 to 9 inclusive.We proceed to rearrange the various segments as shown inFig. 506, and the problem is solved. Key to Miscellaneous Puzzles. 385 No. XXVI.—The Oval Problem. Solution. Roll the paper into the form of a…
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