## Task 1

Draw a rectangle that is $7 \mathrm{~cm}$ long and $5 \mathrm{~cm}$ wide. Divide the length so that a square and a rectangle are formed.

Divide the square into 4 small squares.

How long are the sides of a small square?

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The large square has a side length of $5 \mathrm{~cm}$, so the sides of the square being sought are $2.5 \mathrm{~cm}$ long.