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Three equal squares are chained, each overlapping the next by a quarter, as shown. How many squares are in the figure?

Competition practiceCounting Figures
  • A3
  • B7
  • C5
  • D6

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The 3 big squares. Inside the middle square the edges of the other two cross, cutting it into 4 small squares. Total .
Answer: B) 7

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