Question

In the following figure, three layers of cubes are stacked on top of each other. How many cubes of any size are in the figure?

Answer 1

14 cubes

Explanation:

The figure, there are 3 layers, so we can split up the layers.

In the 1st layer is just 1 cube.

In the 2nd layer:

2 x 2 = 4 cubes.

In the 3rd and final layer:

3 x 3 = 9 cubes.

We then add them:

1 + 4 + 9, giving us a total of 14 cubes.

Answer 2

14

Explanation:

It's 3x3, 2x2, and 1x1

9+4+1=14