alleryWhat is the simplest polygon, with the fewest sides?
ASquare
BTriangle
CPentagon
DCircle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Triangle
1. A polygon needs a closed chain of straight segments.
2. Three is the smallest number that can close up, giving a triangle.
3. A circle is a curve, not a polygon.
_Source: Wikipedia, Triangle, opening paragraph_
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