alleryA regular hexagon can be divided from its center into how many equilateral triangles?
A4
B8
C6
D5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 6
1. Join the center of a regular hexagon to its 6 corners.
2. This makes 6 triangles that share the center.
3. Each triangle has two sides equal to the circle radius and a hexagon side of the same length, so each is equilateral.
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