Pythagoras' theorem
problem
Pythagoras mod 5
Prove that for every right angled triangle which has sides with
integer lengths: (1) the area of the triangle is even and (2) the
length of one of the sides is divisible by 5.
problem
Golden construction
Draw a square and an arc of a circle and construct the Golden
rectangle. Find the value of the Golden Ratio.
problem
Strange rectangle
ABCD is a rectangle and P, Q, R and S are moveable points on the
edges dividing the edges in certain ratios. Strangely PQRS is
always a cyclic quadrilateral and you can find the angles.
problem
Round and round
Prove that the shaded area of the semicircle is equal to the area of the inner circle.
problem
Are you kidding
If the altitude of an isosceles triangle is 8 units and the perimeter of the triangle is 32 units.... What is the area of the triangle?
problem
Squ-areas
Three squares are drawn on the sides of a triangle ABC. Their areas
are respectively 18 000, 20 000 and 26 000 square centimetres. If
the outer vertices of the squares are joined, three more triangular
areas are enclosed. What is the area of this convex hexagon?
problem
Get cross
A white cross is placed symmetrically in a red disc with the central square of side length sqrt 2 and the arms of the cross of length 1 unit. What is the area of the disc still showing?