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2022 Math Kangaroo

Problem 22

Problem 22 · 2022 Math Kangaroo Stretch
Spatial & Visual Reasoning cube-views

Which two building blocks can be joined together so that the object shown is created?

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Answer: A
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Hint 1 of 2
The target solid uses a fixed number of unit cubes; the two chosen blocks must total that count.
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Hint 2 of 2
Mentally fit each pair together and check they reproduce the shown shape.
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Approach: match two blocks to the target (deferred to key)
  1. Count the cubes in the shown object and try to split it into two of the offered pieces.
  2. Only one pairing joins without overlap to recreate the object.
  3. That pair is A.
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