61. St George’s Day Investigation

Here is a quick St George’s day area investigation for the 23rd April.

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What size cross must be drawn for the areas of red and white to be equal?

Assume the flag is a rectangle and the strips of the cross are the same width.

KS2/3: investigate by counting squares or working out areas.

KS3/4: extend to an algebraic solution if appropriate

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