On a chess board, in how many different ways can 6 consecutive squares be chosen on the diagonals along a straight path?
A
4
B
6
C
8
D
12
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. **Analyze the Grid:** A chessboard is an 8x8 grid. The main concept is 'Counting sub-segments' [47].
2. **Identify the Path:** We need '6 consecutive squares' on 'the diagonals'.
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