Correct option is B
Given:
A cross or plus-like shape made of several small squares arranged in a grid.
Concept Used:
We count all possible squares, including:
- 1 × 1 squares (the smallest ones)
- 2 × 2 squares (formed by 4 adjacent 1 × 1 squares)
- Larger squares if any (unlikely here due to the shape)
Solution:
Step 1: Count 1 × 1 squares
There are 25 small 1 × 1 squares (you can count them one by one).
Step 2: Count 2 × 2 squares
Look for 2 × 2 squares in the grid:
- Center block has 1
- Each arm of the cross may allow for a few 2 × 2 combinations (corners, overlaps)
After checking, there are 4 more 2 × 2 squares.
Total = 25 (1×1) + 4 (2×2) = 29
Correct Option: (B) 29
