Non Verbal Reasoning - Analytical Reasoning - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Analytical Reasoning - Section 1 (Q.No. 1)
1.

Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

8
10
12
14
Answer: Option
Explanation:

The figure may be labelled as shown.

The simplest triangles are AHG, AIG, AIB, JFE, CJE and CED i.e. 6 in number.

The triangles composed of two components each are ABG, CFE, ACJ and EGI i.e. 4 in number.

The triangles composed of three components each are ACE, AGE and CFD i.e. 3 in number.

There is only one triangle i.e. AHE composed of four components.

Therefore, There are 6 + 4 + 3 + 1 = 14 triangles in the given figure.

Discussion:
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Jay varshney said:   1 decade ago
The meaning of the component here is a triangle has made with how much points(a,b,c,d,e... j) in a straight line i.e AHE has made with 4 points in a straight line!

Hanan said:   1 decade ago
What is the meanings of components here?

Akshay said:   1 decade ago
Is there any short cut method to solve this type of problem??
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