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Non-verbal Reasoning · Question 63 of 65

Four lines join the apex of a large triangle to its base, and two more lines cross it parallel to the base.

Question 63

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Four lines join the apex of a large triangle to its base, and two more lines cross it parallel to the base. What is the total count of triangles?

The figure is a triangle divided by 4 lines drawn from its top vertex to its base and 2 lines parallel to its base.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. From the top vertex there are 6 lines in all: the two sides and the 4 inner lines. Any 2 of them form a triangle with a horizontal line as the third side.

  2. Pairs of lines from the vertex: (62)=15\binom{6}{2} = 15.

  3. Horizontal lines that can close them: 3 (the base and 2 parallel lines).

  4. Triangles =15×3=45= 15 \times 3 = 45.

Worth noting

Counting only the smallest pieces gives 15. Every triangle here has its top at the vertex, so choose its two slanting sides and its base.

Concept
Counting triangles with a common vertex
Typical time
110 s
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