2010 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 6

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Problem

Which of the following has the greatest number of line of symmetry? $\textbf{(A)}\ \text{ Equilateral Triangle}$ $\textbf{(B)}\ \text{Non-square rhombus}$ $\textbf{(C)}\ \text{Non-square rectangle}$ $\textbf{(D)}\ \text{Isosceles Triangle}$ $\textbf{(E)}\ \text{Square}$

Solution

An equilateral triangle has 3 lines of symmetry. A non-square rhombus has 2 lines of symmetry. A non-square rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry. An isosceles trapezoid has 1 line of symmetry. A square has 8 lines of symmetry.


Therefore, the answer is $\textbf{(E)}\ \text{square}$.

See Also

2010 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 5
Followed by
Problem 7
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