Go back
Paper Chain

Paper Chain

Posers and Puzzles

JP

R.I.P.

Joined
21 Dec 01
Moves
8578
Clock
23 Oct 03
Vote Up
Vote Down

A circular paper chain of 12 links has magically come apart into 4 equal pieces. Is it possible to remake the circular paper chain by only breaking 3 links ?

R

London

Joined
05 Mar 03
Moves
6047
Clock
23 Oct 03
Vote Up
Vote Down

Yes, as long as you have the means to join them up again 😵

Suppose the pieces are AAA BBB CCC DDD. Open all three rings from DDD and reassemble the chain like this : AAADBBBDCCCD

(The last D joins onto the first A, but I can't think of a good way to show that here)

JP

R.I.P.

Joined
21 Dec 01
Moves
8578
Clock
24 Oct 03
Vote Up
Vote Down

welldone😀

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.