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Three squares are nested: a tilted square joins the midpoints of the outer square, and an upright square joins the midpoints of the tilted one. How many triangles can you see?

Competition practiceCounting Figures
  • A4
  • B8
  • C6
  • D12

Step-by-Step Solution

The tilted square leaves 4 corner triangles in the outer square, and the inner square leaves 4 corner triangles in the tilted square: .
Answer: B) 8

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