Question

A 2 × 3 rectangle is partitioned into 6 congruent numbered squares as shown. A single 1 × 2 rectangle is placed to cover exactly 2 of the numbered squares. The covered numbers are then added together. How many different sums can result?

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

If you use your mouse or something to cover two of the squares at a time and then make tally marks then you should get 7. I'm not sure if i'm right though, so don't take my answer as the law or something like that.