English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningCounting of Figures
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Options
- A29
- B38
- C40
- D35
Correct answer
C. 40
Step-by-step solution
The simplest triangles are : aligned & PNO; PNM; MPQ; & MQR; AQP; AQR; & BRA; BRC; SRC; & SCD; SGR; SGD; & DFG; DFE; TLM; & TJK; TLK; TIH; aligned The triangles composed of two components are: PON; PMA; APR; △ RAM; RAC; RGC; DGC; DGE; MPR; GRD; DCR; TMK; TKI; TIG The triangles composed of four components are: AMO ; AMC ; CAG ; CGE; MKI; GIK; Other triangles are: SPI ; DQK Total number of triangles 18+14+6+2=40