How many squares are there in the figure? Only the brightest will get the correct answer

by Mark Bennett

August 23, 2023

How many squares are there in the figure? Only the brightest will get the correct answer
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Observation puzzles are very popular these days. Lots of people love to try them out and challenge themselves to exercise their brains and keep their minds sharp. And practice makes perfect - the more you do, the better you will become at solving puzzles of this nature.

In the challenge below, the goal is to be able to determine how many squares are in the image. Only those who are really attentive will be able to solve puzzle. Ready? Let's go!

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How many squares are there in the picture?

How many squares are there in the picture?

Visual puzzles are a very nice way to challenge yourself while doing something useful. Not only will you exercise your brain, but it's fun too. And it only takes minutes, if not seconds, to solve them. The important thing, when approaching one of these puzzles, is to understand what is required exactly.

In the image, there are several concentric figures and you need to determine how many squares there actually are. There's only one right answer. So, put on your "thinking cap" and give this challenge a go.

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We are about to reveal the correct answer …

We are about to reveal the correct answer …

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So, did you manage to find the right answer? How many squares are there in the image? We are about to reveal the solution, but if you still have time to find the solution.

Well, the answer might surprise you: there are no squares, 0. That's right. In fact, the image is composed soley of rectangles, not squares!

Were you able to side-step this cunning "trap"?

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