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Conundrum Corner: 12 Beams (Solution)

How much land can be enclosed by a dozen 16 foot beams?

(The beams are straight.)

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Solution:  Since the beams are straight, a 12-sided polygon (dodecagon) will yield the biggest area.

Total area: approx. 2866.215 sq. ft.

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Conundrum Corner: 12 Beams

How much land can be enclosed by a dozen 16 foot beams?

(The beams are straight.)

Please Note: Due to the setup of this blog, all answers will now be posted on the following day.

Tags: Conundrum Corner, Geometry Puzzles, Mental Health Break by Mental Health Break
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