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The midpoints of the three sides of a triangle are joined, as shown. How many triangles are in the figure?

Competition practiceCounting Figures
  • A3
  • B4
  • C6
  • D5

Step-by-Step Solution

Joining the midpoints makes 4 small triangles (3 at the corners and 1 upside down in the middle). With the big triangle itself: .
Answer: D) 5

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