Geometry + Calculus = Calmetry
You are given the task to cut out an equilateral triangle brochure from paper. The problem is that you only have square pieces of cuttable paper to your disposal. Let
be the ratio between the area of the cut out triangle and the full area of the square. Find the maximum value of
.
The answer is 0.4641.
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