The words "P U G F O R S A L E" are written on a store window. How many of these ten letters look the
same when viewed from both sides of the window?
CEMC Gauss (Grade 7), 2025
Pick one
Solution
When viewed from the opposite side of the window, text appears
reflected horizontally.
That is, P U G F O R S A L E appears
as . The letters that look the same when viewed from both sides of the
window are A, O and U and so there are such letters.
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