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Two equal squares, one turned through 45°, overlap to form the eight-pointed star shown. How many triangles are there in the figure?

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  • A8
  • B4
  • C6
  • D10

Step-by-Step Solution

Each of the 8 points of the star is a small triangle (the 4 corners of each square stick out past the other square). The middle is an octagon, and no larger triangle can be traced: 8.
Answer: A) 8

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