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In the given figure, if the centres of all the circles are joined by horizontal and vertical lines, then find the number of squares that can be formed.

A) 6                     

B) 7   

C) 8                     

D) 9         

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

: Centres are joined by horizontal vertical lines.               Squares each containing      4 quarters of circles:      ABED, BCFE, EFIH, EHGD,      GHKJ and HILK i.e., 6.       Squares each containing 16 quarters circles: ACIG and DFU i.e., 2. .'. Total squares =6+2=8.