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− | The figure can be divided into <math>7</math> sections. The number of rectangles with just one section is <math>3.</math> The number of rectangles with two sections is <math> | + | The figure can be divided into <math>7</math> sections. The number of rectangles with just one section is <math>3.</math> The number of rectangles with two sections is <math>4.</math> There are none with only three sections. The number of rectangles with four sections is <math>3.</math> <math>3+5+3=\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 11}</math> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} |
Revision as of 19:21, 8 October 2017
Problem
How many rectangles are in this figure?
Solution
The figure can be divided into sections. The number of rectangles with just one section is
The number of rectangles with two sections is
There are none with only three sections. The number of rectangles with four sections is
See Also
2011 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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