How many total squares of any size exist on a standard 3x3 grid?
14
There are nine 1x1 squares, four 2x2 squares, and one 3x3 square (9 + 4 + 1 = 14).
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Math riddles hide a calculation inside a short story. Pull out the numbers, work out what is being asked, and watch for a trick such as a unit change.
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