You can create six squares using 12 toothpicks in the following way:
Step 1: Start by creating four smaller squares first. These squares will serve as the sides of your larger squares.
- Take 8 toothpicks and arrange them to form four small, equal-sized squares. Each square should consist of 4 toothpicks. You should have 4 small squares in total.
Step 2: Now, use the remaining 4 toothpicks to connect the four small squares together to form a larger square.
- Position each toothpick diagonally across the corners of the adjacent small squares, connecting them together. This will create a larger square made up of four smaller squares.
As a result, you will have six squares in total: one large square in the center made up of four smaller squares, and four individual small squares on the corners.
Here’s a simple illustration of the arrangement:
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Each of the six squares has equal sides and is formed using a total of 12 toothpicks.
