Did you get it right?
This visual puzzle asks you to count every rectangle in the diagram, including larger rectangles made by combining smaller ones.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 22.
Here is why
- The top half has 10 rectangles from its vertical divisions.
- The bottom half has 6 rectangles from its vertical divisions.
- There are 6 full-height rectangles using the shared outside and vertical lines. The intended total is 22.
Why people miss it
Most people count only the small boxes and forget the larger rectangles formed by combining sections.
What answer did you get before checking?
