Ratio and proportion
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problemNapoleon's Hat
Three equilateral triangles ABC, AYX and XZB are drawn with the point X a moveable point on AB. The points P, Q and R are the centres of the three triangles. What can you say about triangle PQR?
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problemChord
Equal touching circles have centres on a line. From a point of this line on a circle, a tangent is drawn to the farthest circle. Find the lengths of chords where the line cuts the other circles.
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problemHalving the Triangle
Draw any triangle PQR. Find points A, B and C, one on each side of the triangle, such that the area of triangle ABC is a given fraction of the area of triangle PQR.
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problemAnother Triangle in a Triangle
Can you work out the fraction of the original triangle that is covered by the green triangle?
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problemFive Circuits, Seven Spins
A circular plate rolls inside a rectangular tray making five circuits and rotating about its centre seven times. Find the dimensions of the tray. -
problemGolden Ratio
Solve an equation involving the Golden Ratio phi where the unknown occurs as a power of phi.
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articlePi, a Very Special Number
Read all about the number pi and the mathematicians who have tried to find out its value as accurately as possible.