How many rectangles are there in the given figure.

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Solution

The correct option is D $9$
The simplest rectangles are ABJI, BCKJ, IJFG and JKEF i.e. 4 in number.
The rectangles composed of two components each are ACKI, BCEF, IKEG and ABFG i.e. 4 in number.
The only rectangle composed of four components is ACEG.
Thus, there are $4 + 4 + 1 = 9$ rectangles in the given figure.
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