A pattern uses 1, 3, 5, 7 shaded squares in the first four steps. How many are shaded in step 5?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 9
- Step 1: Each step adds two more squares. Step 2. 7 + 2 = 9. Answer: 9. Why not the others: these do not follow the rule of adding 2.
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