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Five straight lines are drawn from the top corner of the triangle to its base, as shown. Find the total number of triangles in the figure.

Competition practiceCounting Figures
  • A6
  • B15
  • C21
  • D18

Step-by-Step Solution

Counting the two sides, 7 lines leave the top corner. Each pair of them cuts off one triangle on the base: .
Answer: C) 21

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