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What is the least number of straight lines needed to draw a square with both diagonals and two corner-cutting lines parallel to one diagonal?

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  • A6
  • B8
  • C7
  • D10

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4 sides, 2 diagonals and 2 corner cuts; the cuts are parallel to a diagonal, not on it: .
Answer: B) 8

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