MathLabs

Problem 3

Prove that there exists a triangle which can be cut into 2005 congruent triangles.
Step 2 of 5: Choose the right triangle and its altitude
AB=39,BC=22,BK⊥ACAB=39,\quad BC=22,\quad BK\perp AC
Detailed analysis

Let ABC be right-angled at B, with AB=39 and BC=22. Draw the altitude BK to the hypotenuse AC. The two triangles ABK and BCK are similar to ABC and to each other.