Counting Squares in Figure

CMAT 2023 · Logical Reasoning · Medium · Counting Figures

How many squares does the figure have?

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  1. A.

    6

  2. B.

    9

  3. C.

    8

  4. D.

    10

Answer

B

Explanation

Counting the squares:

  • 2 main outer grid squares (1×11 \times 1)
  • Smaller squares formed by combining triangles inside: 6 small internal squares
  • 1 overall combination square Total =9= 9 squares.

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