Count the number of squares in the given figure.
A.
13
B.
16
C.
19
D.
20
Correct answer is B
The figure may be labelled as shown.
The simplest squares are BCNM, CDON, PQIJ and QRHI i.e. 4 in number.
The squares composed of two components each are MNTS, NOUT, STQP and TURQ i.e. 4 in number.
The squares composed of five components each are ACTL, CEFT, TFGI and LTIK i.e. 4 in number.
The squares composed of six components each are BDUS and SUHJ i.e. 2 in number.
There is only one square i.e. MORP composed of eight components.
There is only one square i.e. AEGK composed of twenty components.
Total number of squares in the figure = 4 + 4 + 4 + 2+1 + 1 = 16.
