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What is the least number of straight lines needed to draw a pentagon whose top corner is joined to both bottom corners and whose side corners are joined by a flat line?

Competition practiceCounting Figures
  • A6
  • B8
  • C7
  • D10

Step-by-Step Solution

5 sides, 2 inner lines from the top corner and 1 flat line; no two of them lie on one straight line: .
Answer: B) 8

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