out of 15 sticks, make 8 equal squares without breaking the matches, or overlaying them

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inkyvoyd · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

not the number 8 :)) lol :D 8 squares literally

anonymous · Answer

equal as in the same size

inkyvoyd · Answer

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something like this?

inkyvoyd · Answer

Or is that far off?

anonymous · Answer

far off sorry :D

anonymous · Answer

its a really out of the box question

inkyvoyd · Answer

Does it have anything to do with the english language?

anonymous · Answer

lol no.

anonymous · Answer

are you sure we ought to use 15 sticks and not 17?

kymber · Answer

Burn matches, draw squares on pavement with charred end.

anonymous · Answer

i think that's a good answer ^  :)

anonymous · Answer

@vamgadu yes, and there is a solution. But its something which is a bit unexpectable :)) and it doesn't involve some funny tricks :)) just form 8 squares using those 15 sticks. please tell me if I have to post the answer

anonymous · Answer

@kymber still no :) not the correct answer. funny one though

anonymous · Answer

sticks of equal length?

anonymous · Answer

@thomasj yes.

anonymous · Answer

Good question ...

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Could manage only five squares, is it something like this?

kymber · Answer

So what's the right answer!! D;

anonymous · Answer

@pratu043 nope, eight squares

anonymous · Answer

@kymber 
this is the answer:
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