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Making 5 squares in a joined row needs sticks, while 5 separate squares need sticks. How many sticks are saved by joining them?

Class 7Formulas and Rules from PatternsAlgebra
  • A3
  • B4
  • C1
  • D5

Step-by-Step Solution

Separate: . Joined: . Saved = 20 − 16 = 4 (one shared side between each pair of neighbours).
Answer: B) 4

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