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The oppressed minority

A square with two inscribed squares. What is the maximal proportion green : blue?

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Solution

The maximal proportion green : blue is 1 : 9.

Solution by John Michael.

Poem

The oppressed minority
Let’s imagine
Foreigners,
Migrants
Refugees
They don’t fit
In the secure frame
Of the privileged classes
Different traditions
Different languages
Not much money
A lot of poverty
No peace but war
Human rights
In vain
Not even a bright light of equality

Bella

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