An adaptation of a "pick up sticks" game

"Fun with Math" author George Yu decided to adapt the old "pick up sticks" game to make the math puzzlers for March.

Only Francis knows his math better than Eddy so he seems to win all the time.

See if you can figure out how to avoid Francis' "math traps" and earn an upset with answers to the four questions.

(To review the February contest and learn the winners and the answers, click here.)

The monthly "Fun with Math" contests follow the same rules YSL.com has followed for several years. They are:

1. Print out the following entry form.
2. Fill out your name, address and telephone number. (Print clearly please)
3. Include the name of your school and math teacher.
4. Answer the puzzle questions for March.
5. Put your completed entry into a stamped, addressed envelope.
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