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Just one if you break it into small enough pieces. (see related question)
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8 is it really that hard?F A T3 3 2
The answer is 8 if no toothpicks can cross and each letter is separate: 3 make the F, 3 the A, 2 the T. It could be 5 if the letters are combined together as a single shape (like a block A, with a possible 5th toothpick from the center down). This is a variation of the standard riddle, which usually just excludes breaking and bending. (see related question)
This is a popular riddle that should be illustrated for explanation.(see the related link and question)The answers are :It takes 8 if you don't break any, or bend any, and use separate toothpicks to form each letter. (There are 3 in the F, 3 in the A, and 2 in the T.)Only 1 if you break it into pieces. You can also bend it into four equal lengths, then cross the lengths into a star shape as below.Only 3 if you can use the same toothpicks for all three letters. By overlapping the three toothpicks at the proper angles, you can simultaneously form an F, an A, and a T. Place the toothpicks atop each other to form a small triangle in the middle. You will see the letters F, A, and T within the angles formed. The horizontals of the F are, however, oddly splayed and not parallel.It depends on how big you want to make it.
The straightforward answer would appear to be eight, using separate toothpicks to form each letter.(Use 3 in the F, 3 in the A, and 2 in the T.)However, if you can use the same toothpicks for all three letters at the same time, you only need three. (see related link)Using 3 ToothpicksBy overlapping the three toothpicks at the proper angles, you can simultaneously form an F, an A, and a T. Place the toothpicks atop each other to form a small triangle in the middle. You will see the letters F, A, and T within the angles formed. The horizontals of the F are, however, oddly splayed and not parallel.(see related link)
It depends on how fat they are.
Tagalog translation of FAT: mataba