1988 AJHSME Problems/Problem 24
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[hide]Problem
The square in the first diagram "rolls" clockwise around the fixed regular hexagon until it reaches the bottom. In which position will the solid triangle be in diagram ?
Solution
Solution 1
Alternately, we can simply keep track of the "bottom" side of the square. In the diagrams below, this bottom side is shown in red.
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