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Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

There are lots of answers to this question, depending on what patterns you look for, and how big you think the room is.

Have a try for yourself, and if you discover anything interesting, let us know by emailing primary.nrich@maths.org.

Please don't worry that your solution is not "complete" - we'd like to hear about anything you have tried.

Teachers - you might like to send in a summary of your children's work.
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