Five squares overlap, and the vertex of each square is right in the center of another square, that is, the blocked part is just a square, so it is enough to find the area of four squares.

2*2=4 square centimeters

4*(5- 1)= 16 cm2

A: The total visible graphic area is 16 cm2.

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