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Five squares climb like a staircase, as shown. How many rectangles (squares included) are in the figure?

Competition practiceCounting Figures
  • A5
  • B7
  • C9
  • D11

Step-by-Step Solution

5 single squares, 2 upright pairs and 2 side-by-side pairs. No three squares lie in a straight row, so the total is .
Answer: C) 9

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