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Two lines run from the top vertex of the triangle to its base, and another line runs from the bottom-left vertex to the middle of the right side. Find the total number of triangles.

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  • A15
  • B10
  • C12
  • D13

Step-by-Step Solution

With the top vertex: 4 lines leave it, and both the base and the slanting line cross all 4, so each gives : 12. With the bottom-left vertex as a corner and the base and slanting line as two sides, the third side can be either inner line or the right side: 3. Total .
Answer: A) 15

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