English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningCounting of Figures
find the number of triangles in the given figure.
Options
- A5
- B6
- C8
- D10
Correct answer
D. 10
Step-by-step solution
The figure may be lebelled as shown. The simplest triangles are AJF, FBG, GCH, HDI, and IEJ i.e. 5 in number. The triangles composed of three components each EBH, AIC, EFC, ADG, and BJD i.e. 5 in number. Thus, there are 5 + 5 = 10 triangles in the figure. Hence, option D is correct.