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Parted Circle - Solution

Puzzles -> Measuring Puzzles

Parted CircleThe Puzzle: You have nine circles (divided into 16 smaller sectors). Each has a different pattern of holes. Which two of them can form an opaque (non-transparent) circle when stacked on top of each other?

Circles can be rotated and/or overturned.






Author: Peter Grabarchuk
This Puzzle © 2008 Peter Grabarchuk. All Rights Reserved.
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The Solution . . .

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Author: Peter Grabarchuk
This Puzzle © 2008 Peter Grabarchuk. All Rights Reserved.


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