SOLUTION: cut a rectangle of dimensions 25*16 in to parts such that it covers a square of dimension 20

Question 869996: cut a rectangle of dimensions 25*16 in to parts such that it covers a square of dimension 20
Answer by ben720(159) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find an answer that will work, you need to find 2 factors of 20 such that they fit into both sides evenly.
The factors of 20 are:
1*20
2*10
4*5
1*20 will not work because 20 does not fit on either side.
2*10 will not work because 10 does not fit on either side.
4*5 will work because 4 goes into 16 (4 times) and 5 goes into 25 (5 times).
You should cut the rectangle into 20 4*5 pieces.
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