Problem Solving and Problem Representation
     Below is presented what is referred to as the checkerboard problem. An illustration of the starting state of this problem is also presented to help you think about the problem solution. Read the problem statement and solve the problem.

 

 

   
     Now, that you have solved this problem, move on to a small variant of this problem called the mutilated checkerboard problem.

 Mutilated Checkerboard Problem

 Productive Thinking...the Gestalt Emphasis
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