How many straight lines are required to make the provided figure?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
To find the minimum number of straight lines required to make the given figure, count the lines by their orientation:
• Horizontal lines (3): The bottom base, the middle horizontal line, and the upper horizontal line.
• Vertical line (1): The central line connecting the middle horizontal line to the base.
• Slanting/Diagonal lines (4): The two outer slanted sides of the large triangle, and the two inner slanted lines forming the inverted triangle.
Total straight lines = 3 + 1 + 4 = 8.
Hence, the correct option is (C).