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What is the average area of the squares in a 15000m dotted grid where each dot is 1m away

I've been struggling with this question because of two things : First, I can't think of a way to calculate the area of oblique squares (although I can count them). Secondly, the calculations are quite a mess because of the number of sum of squares involved. And the solution in the book goes over calculations very fast so I got a little bit off. Therefore, if someone is feeling generous with their time, I would appreciate a more understandable solution.

  • Is the grid square with 15000 dots on each side? [i.e. the dots are on the sides of the square] 2. Are you to count all squares which can be made with the dots [even those making various angles with the sides of the big square]? 3. Is there an answer for the count which you're trying to verify? [If so please include/]
  • – coffeemath Aug 02 '22 at 03:01
  • As to $2$, I'm pretty sure that's what's meant by "oblique squares." As to $1$, my guess is that each side of the square has $15001$ dots, so that the entire square is $15000$ m on each side. – Robert Shore Aug 02 '22 at 03:14
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  • There are $15001$ dots
  • Yes all squares, this is what makes the question hard
  • The answer is approximately 30m squared (30,004006)
  • – David G. Aug 02 '22 at 03:28
  • It would be good to include the name and author of the book your problem comes from, and what pages it appears on [and edition if relevant]. If the solution doesn't take too much space, maybe a link to the solution would also be good. – coffeemath Aug 05 '22 at 04:20