The following riddle was sent to me by Graham Hemsley. It is a delightful
variation
on a classic riddle. (Familiarity with the original riddle does not count as
prior knowledge per se for this month's riddle.)
Thanks Graham! (Other credits will be given on the solution page.)
Graham writes:
A large rectangle is completely divided into a number of small rectangles. For each of the small rectangles, one or the other of its dimensions is Compliant. Prove that one of the dimensions of the large rectangle is Compliant." Good luck! |
List of solvers:Joseph DeVincentis (31 October 06:51) |
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The solution will be published at the end of the month.
Enjoy!