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The figure is a six-pointed star with its points joined to form a hexagon around it. What is the least number of straight lines needed to draw it?

Competition practiceCounting Figures
  • A12
  • B6
  • C15
  • D18

Step-by-Step Solution

Each side of the two big triangles is one straight line through the star, so the star needs only 3 + 3 = 6 lines. The hexagon adds 6 sides that do not line up with anything: .
Answer: A) 12

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