Math Puzzle for May 1, 2026

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Alameda Post - A triangle with rounded corners.

An equilateral triangle has been refitted with rounded corners. The radius of curvature is the same for all three rounded corners.

The perimeter of the hybrid object is 73.41592654 centimeters. The area of the hybrid object is 373.4103059 centimeters squared.

Find the radius of curvature r for the rounded corners.

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

Last week’s winner was Ben Chacon with temperature T = 30° C.

(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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