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In the given figure, the radii of the circles are equal. The middle circle is touching all the other circles and each of the other circles is touching exactly three circles as shown in the figure. What is the total number of lines of symmetry that can be drawn for the given figure?

A

3

B

6

C

12

D

Infinitely many

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The correct Answer is:
B
The lines of symmetry are shown in the figure.
The number of lines of symmetry is 6.

Hence, the correct option is (b).
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