alleryStart learning →A hexagonal nut has six equal sides and six equal angles. Along how many different lines can it be folded to match exactly?
A12
B8
C3
D6
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 6
Three lines pass through opposite corners and three through midpoints of opposite sides, which makes six.
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