How can the white cross be cut into 5 smaller pieces that can be resembled into the two smaller red crosses shown?

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How can the white cross be cut into 5 smaller pieces that can be reassembled into the two smaller red crosses shown?

Puzzle created by Henry Dudeney on The Strand Newspaper long time ago.
Source: Saw this in this video time:(2.15)
Note: The diagrams are only rough, you may have to refer to the video if you have any doubts in the diagram

Paul Panzer · Answer

Here is a visual answer.

And the pieces joined together

How can the white cross be cut into 5 smaller pieces that can be resembled into the two smaller red crosses shown?

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