SOLUTION: True or False, a rectangle that is 30 inches long and 10 inches wide can be divided into two congruent squares. Please explain how to do it.

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Question 1107974: True or False, a rectangle that is 30 inches long and 10 inches wide can be divided into two congruent squares. Please explain how to do it.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you can't decide, then draw the figure. Where along the 30 inch side can you cut straight across to form two congruent squares? Any place?
Where can you cut along the 10 inch side going straight across to form two congruent squares? Anyplace?

Think about it.