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Rising bread

A regular hexagon with a diagonal and a circular arc centred in a side midpoint. What fraction is yellow?

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Solution

The yellow fraction is 2/3.

Solution by Bob Ruyle.

Poem

Rising bread
In my oven
For a few minutes low temperature
Take your time
To get it nice and toasty
With a warm enough spot
You’ll get it flavored and golden
Thanks to the yeast and my efforts
The mass can rise
And turn into bread
To make rising
It needs careful planning

Bella

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