Find out the number of the cubes that are arranged in the figure given

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  1. 18
  2. 24
  3. 16
  4. 17

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Option 2 : 24
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The number of the cubes that are arranged in the figure given is shown below:

i) 1st (bottom) layer → 3 × 3 = 9 cubes

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ii) 2nd layer → 3 × 3 = 9 cubes

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iii) 3rd layer → 3 × 3 - 4 (no cubes at the corners)  = 5 cubes

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iv) 4th layer → 1 cube

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So, there are a total of (9 + 9 + 5 + 1) = '24' cubes in the given figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option - (2)".

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