Question

Find the number of squares in the given figure: 

• A. 20
• B. 25
• C. 32
• D. 36

Hint:

Always count small, medium, and large squares separately. Don't forget overlapping and enclosing squares.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The figure is composed of 4 large identical blocks. Each block contains 4 small inner squares and 1 big square enclosing them. So in one block:

- Inner small squares = 4 
- Outer square enclosing them = 1 
Total in one block = 4 + 1 = 5 squares

Since there are 4 such blocks:
4 × 5 = 20 squares

Now observe the large square enclosing all 4 blocks — that's 1 more square:
20 + 1 = 21

Also, each pair of two adjacent blocks (horizontal and vertical) forms a larger square:
- Top two blocks form 1 square
- Bottom two blocks form 1 square
- Left two blocks form 1 square
- Right two blocks form 1 square

That’s 4 more squares:
21 + 4 = 25

Thus, the total number of squares is 25.

Answer: 25