Solution
The correct answer is 16 squares.
Here’s how they appear:
9 small squares (1×1)
5 medium squares (2×2)
1 larger square (3×3)
1 big square (4×4)
Total: 9 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 16 squares
Bonus Puzzle
How many circles are in each box?
Answers:
1 — 11
2 — 11
3 — 14
4 — 22
5 — 24