Problem #PRU-102796

Problems Combinatorics Integer lattices Integer lattices (other) Methods Pigeonhole principle Pigeonhole principle (finite number of poits, lines etc.)
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Problem

Inside a square with side 1 there are several circles, the sum of the radii of which is 0.51. Prove that there is a line that is parallel to one side of the square and that intersects at least 2 circles.