misleading choice matters as much as the picture. Once two numbers are offered, it is tempting to assume one must be right. Choosing either does not mean you are bad at counting; it means the framing caught your attention. The takeaway is simple: check the evidence before accepting the options. Sometimes the correct answer was never on the menu.
The most useful way to approach this picture is to set the two proposed answers aside for a moment. Start at the top edge of the arrangement and identify the first
