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In the eight-square shape shown (two 2 by 2 blocks joined through a middle row of four), how many rectangles are there, squares included?

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  • A10
  • B16
  • C20
  • D22

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One-row rectangles: the top row of 2 gives 3, the middle row of 4 gives 10, the bottom row of 2 gives 3, 16. Two-row rectangles inside each block: 3 in each, 6. Total .
Answer: D) 22

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