Article 2E4J6 Did you solve it? This carpentry puzzle will saw your brain in half

Did you solve it? This carpentry puzzle will saw your brain in half

by
Alex Bellos
from on (#2E4J6)

Wipe away the sawdust, it's the solution to today's dissection riddle

Earlier today I set you the following puzzle:

A carpenter needs a square piece of wood measuring 30 inches by 30 inches. Unfortunately the only suitable piece in his workshop is a rectangle 25 inches by 36 inches.

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