Problem 4 · 2021 Math Kangaroo
Easy
Spatial & Visual Reasoning
spatial-reasoning
Four identical pieces of paper are placed as shown. Michael wants to punch a hole that goes through all four pieces. At which point should Michael punch the hole?
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Answer: D — D
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Hint 1 of 3
The hole has to go through all four pieces of paper at once.
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Hint 2 of 3
So the spot must be covered by every single sheet.
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Hint 3 of 3
Look for the dot that sits on top of all four sheets together.
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Approach: find the common overlap point
- A hole through all four sheets must sit where all four sheets overlap.
- Checking the marked points, only point D lies in the part shared by every sheet.
- So Michael should punch at D.
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