Henry Ernest Dudeney/Puzzles and Curious Problems/187 - Changing the Suit/Solution

Puzzles and Curious Problems by Henry Ernest Dudeney: $187$

Changing the Suit

You are asked to cut the Spade into three pieces that will fit together and form a Heart.

Solution

The diagram shows how the Spade may be cut into three parts that will fit together and form a Heart.

Sources

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