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Sum of circumferences is 10 => Line intersects 4 disks

Source: German DEMO 2008, grade 11-13, round 4, problem 5

May 22, 2008
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Problem Statement

Inside a square of sidelength 1 1 there are finitely many disks that are allowed to overlap. The sum of all circumferences is 10 10. Show that there is a line intersecting or touching at least 4 4 disks.