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Solving a Logic Problem

by G R Burgin


The Puzzle

How many triangles of any size are in the following geometric patterns?

triangle puzzles

The Solution

solution to star puzzle 1


Solution for Star puzzle 2 part a
Solution for Star puzzle 2 part b

Total triangles in 2nd diagram = 104
(20 in 1st + 24 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 6 + 6 = 104)

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