Question 16
A square grid of 1 small square uses 4 matches; a grid of 4 small squares uses 12 matches; a grid of 9 small squares uses 24 matches. Following the same pattern, a grid uses 180 matches. How many small squares does it contain?
Scoring note: the source labels this question Star of hope. This historical 16-question paper prints no numerical scoring rule. The package uses the same editorial practice value of 1 point as every other question, with no deductions; it does not claim official historical scoring.
Scoring note: the source labels this question Star of hope. This historical 16-question paper prints no numerical scoring rule. The package uses the same editorial practice value of 1 point as every other question, with no deductions; it does not claim official historical scoring.