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Above is an infinite series of squares trapped beneath a line.
The line obeys the equation … y = m x + b … where m = − 5/12 and b = 55.
Due to time constraints, only five of the infinite series of squares are drawn.
Each square is surmounted by a right triangle.
Find the sum S of the areas of the infinite series of right triangles.
S = _________ square units
The first correct answer sent to [email protected] wins a Gift Card worth much ice cream at Tucker’s Ice Cream in Alameda.
Last week’s winner was Xavier Strand with A = 1011 in²
Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected].
