Can you solve this problem?

Date: 14th Nov 2018 @ 4:26pm

We have been investigating the area and perimeter of different shapes. Have a look at the problem below and try to solve it! We will show you our reasoning in a later blog!

Nine squares with side lengths 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15 and 18cm can be fitted together with no gaps and no overlaps, to form a rectangle.

What are the dimensions of the rectangle?