GAUSS8 2014 Problem 24

Grids are formed using 1\times1 squares. The grid shown to the right contains squares of sizes 1\times1,2\times2,3\times3, and 4\times4, for a total of exactly 30 squares. Which of the following grids contains exactly 24 squares?

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Answer Choices
A.gauss8 2014 24a
B. gauss8 2014 24b
C. gauss8 2014 24c
D. gauss8 2014d
E. gauss8 2014 24e