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MathNet 2022-part-01 — 197 problems (EN–VI) Question 12

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2022-part-01 — 197 problems (EN–VI)

Question 12

Let $m, n \ge 2$. You want to completely cover an $m \times n$ board without any gaps or overlaps, using only pieces of the following two types:
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Type A

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Type B
Each type A piece must cover exactly 4 squares on the board, and each type B piece must cover exactly 5 squares on the board. Rotating the pieces is allowed. Determine all pairs $(m, n)$ for which this can be done.