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Chapter 11 Solving Equations Cups and Squares Marucia received a box of toonies from her uncle as a birthday present. She noticed that she could lay the toonies on a table in rows and columns to form a square, with none left over. If she divided the toonies into two equal piles, she could divide one pile evenly into three cups. What is the least number of toonies she could have received as a present? Click here for a hint Click here for the solution Note: Brain teasers are often open to more than one interpretation, and multiple answers may be possible. Sample solutions are shown. |