Problem:
The five pieces shown at right can be arranged to form four of the five figures below. Which figure cannot be formed?
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Solution:
Figure does not contain any -square-long piece. One solution is given for each of the other four figures. There are other solutions.
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The problems on this page are the property of the MAA's American Mathematics Competitions