¶ 1995 AMC8 Problem 6
Problem:
Figures and are squares. The perimeter of is and the perimeter of is . The perimeter of is
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Solution:
Since the perimeter of is , its side is . Similarly, the side of is . Hence the side of is . Thus the perimeter of is .
Query. Is it a coincidence that the perimeter of equals the sum of the perimeters of and
Answer: .
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