Divide a Square into 5 parts || Logical Interview Puzzles

Interview logical puzzles are a type of problem or challenge that is designed to test a person's critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. These puzzles are commonly used in job interviews for positions that require analytical and problem-solving abilities, such as software development, data analysis, and management roles.

Puzzle: We have to divide a square into 5 parts such that 4 parts among them are equal. The condition is that even once the pen does not get up. in simple words solution to this puzzle must be achieved without lifting the pen.

Solution: We can solve this puzzle like this (below image), we have to draw an inscribed circle within the square. In this way, all corners of the square are equal, and the square is divided into 5 parts. the interesting part of the puzzle is, Even if we draw a circle inside a square then we do not need to lift the pen. as we can see below square is divided into 5 parts - part1 part2 part3 part4 part5

part1 part2 part3 part4 are equal.

Thus by drawing an inscribed circle within a square We can divide a square into 5 parts such that 4 parts among them are equal.

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