Four Squares Problem

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Four Squares Problem

The object is to reposition two -- and only two -- sticks, so that you end up with four squares of equal size and no sticks left over.

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Here is the Answer:
First: slide the second top horizontal stick in the upper row horizontally to the right (its own length in distance). Second: place the second horizontal bottom stick (in the lower row) so that it is now perpendicular to the stick you just moved. See picture below.

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