How many squares do you actually see here?
It sounds simple, but most people miss at least a few. Take a second to look closely before you check the answer—what’s your final guess?
The Options: 9, 4, 1, 13, 10, or 16.
The Solution
If you guessed 16, you nailed it. Here is how the math actually breaks down:
- 9 small individual squares (1×1)
- 5 medium-sized squares (2×2)
- 1 large square (3×3)
- 1 giant outer square (4×4)
Total: 9 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 16 squares