GAUSS8 2024 Problem 10

In the diagram, a square with side length 6 is partially shaded.
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The largest shaded region is a square with side length 3 . The other two shaded regions are squares with side lengths 2 and 1 . What is the total area of the unshaded region?

Answer Choices
A. 12
B. 18
C. 22
D. 24
E. 30