How many triangles are there in the following figure?

Options

A. 20
B. 22
C. 16
D. 24

Answer

B

Explanation

The number of triangles in the upper most and lower most part of the figure `=2+2=4`
The number of small triangles in the middle part of the figure = 8
The number of medium triangles in the middle part of the figure = 8
The number of big triangles in the middle part of the figure = 2
Total number of triangles `=4+8+8+2=22`