The Mistake 92% of People Make
The natural reflex? Count only the obvious squares, the ones that jump out at you. In a 3×3 grid, you quickly identify the 9 small squares. Then you think of the outer square, the largest: hey presto, that makes 10. But the subtlety lies in the hidden configurations .
Because yes, in this puzzle, there are squares formed by assembling several small squares. A 2×2 square, for example, is made up of 4 squares: if you look closely, you’ll find several. That’s where the difficulty lies. And it’s also where most players get surprised !
So… what is the correct answer?
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