Math Puzzle for April 17, 2026

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Alameda Post - A Golden Rectangle inscribed within a right triangl

A Golden Rectangle is inscribed within a right triangle.

The Golden Rectangle has an area of 234,000 square centimeters.

Given θ = 29.98681461 degrees, find the area of the blue triangle.

A correct answer sent to [email protected] could win a Tucker’s gift card.

Last week’s winner was James Forakis with angle Ɵ  = 32.108 degrees.

(Use of AI is strictly forbidden.)

Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected].

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