AVS Discussions
General => Misc. Fun Stuff => Topic started by: Bob Perry of Web Presence Consulting on November 23, 2016, 12:24:37 PM
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Put on your thinking cap see what you can do with this, its one of my favorite puzzles and most people come up with varying numbers...
(http://www.rjventure.com/images/geometrypuzzle002.jpg)
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34? I am assuming when counting the bigger boxes you are not allowed to overlap...as an example: when counting 2x2 squares you move over 2 squares vs moving over one square?
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i think there is a formula to find out quickly....but my brain is shut down for turkey day holiday
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i think there is a formula to find out quickly....but my brain is shut down for turkey day holiday
I heard that bud, every time i post this puzzle I have to recount myself several times before i feel comfortable stating a number, and like you, my mind is only focused on all that food to be consumed tomorrow and beyond during my favorite time of the year.
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54
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34? I am assuming when counting the bigger boxes you are not allowed to overlap...as an example: when counting 2x2 squares you move over 2 squares vs moving over one square?
There is no restriction on overlaps, if it works out to be a perfect square it counts as far as I'm concerned, except i don't think extending imaginary lines counts, that would be the only restriction I can think of...
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74
48 1x1
15 2x2
8 3x3
3 4x4
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I agree on the 74.
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sounds logical :)