# DBT JRF 2020 — Question 17

Exam: DBT JRF 2020 · Section: A · Topic: Aptitude & Reasoning · Difficulty: Medium

## Question

The number of squares and triangles in the following figure is ![figure](https://res.cloudinary.com/dxil5euku/image/upload/v1778755699/pyq/6a05a86f2adafec4702931e1/DBTJRF20-IMGA17.png)

## Options

- **A.** 12 triangles, 4 squares
- **B.** 16 triangles, 4 squares
- **C.** 16 triangles, 5 squares
- **D.** 12 triangles, 5 squares

## Answer

Option C

## Explanation

Counting geometric figures in the image ![figure](https://res.cloudinary.com/dxil5euku/image/upload/v1778755699/pyq/6a05a86f2adafec4702931e1/DBTJRF20-IMGA17.png) : Triangles come in multiple sizes — count systematically by size: small (1-unit), medium (2-unit), larger (3-unit), and largest spanning the whole figure = 16 triangles total. Squares: the outer boundary (1 large square), 4 smaller squares formed by internal lines = 5 squares total. Answer: 16 triangles, 5 squares.

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