Question:

In the given figure, how many squares are present ?

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Count the single unit squares first, then count the larger squares (2 by 2 and 3 by 3) that can be formed from them.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The figure is a cross-like arrangement of unit squares with rows of 1, 3, 5, 3 and 1 squares from top to bottom.
Unit squares: 1 + 3 + 5 + 3 + 1 = 13.
Squares of side 2 units: they can only be formed inside the central 3 by 3 block of squares, giving 2 x 2 = 4 such squares.
Squares of side 3 units: the central 3 by 3 block itself gives 1 square.
No 4 by 4 or larger square exists because the outer rows have only 1 square.
Total = 13 + 4 + 1 = 18.
Answer: (4) 18
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