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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Shreya said:   3 years ago
I found only 9 triangles, how it is 14? Anyone explain me clearly please.
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Saiteja said:   2 years ago
@All.

Count the triangles by considering parts separately.

For the above figure consider the middle rectangle separately and count. Then left and right triangle along with the triangle included in the rectangle, total =14.
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Sayali Patil said:   9 months ago
According to me, it is 12 triangles.
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