Matchstick Riddle
Puzzle based on Matchsticks
This is a puzzle based on matchstick placement or removal. The premise, rule, and objective are given below. Read it carefully and find the best solution for the same.
Premise – Here is a square that is made up of four little squares inside it. These squares are made of matchsticks.
Rules – Consider you have to remove two matchsticks.
Objective – Only two squares should remain instead of five after removing the matchsticks.
Solution for Removal of Matchsticks
The puzzles based on the removal and placement of sticks are very common and can be asked in any recruitment and competitive exams. Let us firstly name the squares so that the solution for this puzzle becomes more easier and understandable.
- Now, we know we have four squares A, B, C, and D.
- As we know we have to reduce the number of squares from 5 to 2. Therefore it is very clear that the bigger square made from four squares remains untouched.
- Now, we will be removing the internal matchsticks.
- One which is common between square A and Square B.
- Another which is is common between square A and Square C.
- Now, following this way, you can see we are left with only two squares that are square D and the bigger square.
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