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square split into rectangles

Source: 45th International Tournament of Towns, Senior A-Level P3, Fall 2023

December 11, 2023
combinatorial geometry

Problem Statement

A square was split into several rectangles so that the centers of rectangles form a convex polygon. a) Is it true for sure that each rectangle adjoins to a side of the square? b) Can the number of rectangles equal 23 ? Alexandr Shapovalov