A square sheet of paper is folded along the dotted lines successively in the directions shown and is then punched in the last. How would the paper look when unfolded?

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Accepted Answer

To determine the correct pattern after unfolding the paper, let's trace the holes step-by-step:

Step-by-Step Visualization
Punching Phase: You have two holes punched in the final folded corner.

First Unfold: Unfolding the paper vertically reflects those 2 holes across the vertical crease. You now have 4 holes total (2 on the top, 2 on the bottom).

Second Unfold: Unfolding the paper horizontally reflects those 4 holes across the horizontal crease. You now have 8 holes in total, arranged symmetrically.

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