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2016 Team #1

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August 17, 2022
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Problem Statement

Pooh has an unlimited supply of 1×11\times1, 2×22\times2, 3×33\times3, and 4×44\times4 squares. What is the minimum number of squares he needs to use in order to fully cover a 5×55\times5 with no 22 squares overlapping?