Rhombus

Introduction

In the Abstract Reasoning section of MBA CET 2026, "Counting Figures" can be a major time trap. Most students sit and count every rhombus one by one. A topper doesn’t. They use symmetry and patterns to finish the question in under 10 seconds.

If you want top colleges, you need to stop counting and start calculating.

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Video Summary

This video explains a shortcut to count rhombuses in grid-based figures. Instead of manual counting, you learn a pattern-based approach using rows, columns, and symmetry. The G-Strategy helps you visually map shapes and avoid missing hidden figures under time pressure.

Main Content

Many students struggle with counting figures because of overlapping shapes. But rhombuses in grids follow a clear pattern, just like squares, only tilted.

The Rhombus Shortcut:

Step 1: Identify the grid
Count how many small rhombuses are there along the base (n) and along the side (m).

Step 2: For square grids (n × n)
Add squares of numbers:
1² + 2² + 3² + ... + n²

Step 3: For rectangular grids (m × n)
Use descending multiplication:
(m × n) + (m−1 × n−1) + (m−2 × n−2) …
Continue till one number becomes 1.

Example: 3 × 3 Grid
1 × 1 rhombuses = 9
2 × 2 rhombuses = 4
3 × 3 rhombuses = 1
Total = 9 + 4 + 1 = 14

G-Strategy for CET:

1. Look for symmetry
   Most CET questions are designed with patterns. If the figure looks balanced, a formula will work.
2. Spot hidden rhombuses
   Check inside bigger shapes like hexagons or stars. Many rhombuses are hidden there.
3. Use elimination
   If options are 20, 24, 38, 42 and your count is around 35, don’t waste time. Eliminate and choose the closest logical answer.

Final Takeaway

Avoid manual counting fatigue. Use patterns, apply formulas, and move fast.

Every 20 seconds saved here can help you solve one extra logic question — and that can be the difference between an average college and a top college like JBIMS.