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Areas of Overlapping Squares

More area. I think you'll find this one interesting, and make sure you provide a good explanation for your answer!

Two congruent 10" x 10" squares overlap. A vertex of one square is at the center of the other square.

What is the largest possible value for the area where they overlap? One square is movable, as long as its vertex remains in the center of the other square.


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