Find the minimum number of straight lines required to make the given figure.

Options

A. 9
B. 11
C. 15
D. 16

Answer

B

Explanation

The figure may be labelled as shown.

The horizontal lines are DE, FH, IL and BC 1,4 in numbet.
The slanting lines are AC, DO, FN, IM, AB EMand HN i.e. 7 in number.
Thus, there are 4+ 7 = 11 straight lines in the figure