Canada National Olympiad Problem 1

Discrete Mathematics Level 5

What is the maximum number of non-overlapping \( 2\times 1\) dominoes that can be placed on a \( 8\times 9\) checkerboard if six of them are placed as shown?

Each domino must be placed horizontally or vertically so as to cover two adjacent squares of the board.

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