Maths Item of the Month: Mirror

The question and solution to our Maths Item of the Month, September 2009.

Topic: Geometry and measures

The MEI Maths Item of the Month is a monthly problem aimed at teachers and students of GCSE and A level Mathematics.

The problems can be used for enrichment, problem solving or as a way to encourage mathematical thinking/proof.

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