To determine the number of triangles in the given figure, we need to carefully count the various triangles formed by the intersecting lines of the star and the outer circle.

This shape consists of a pentagram (five-pointed star) inscribed within a circle, which forms many smaller triangles by intersecting lines.

Here’s the step-by-step process to calculate the number of triangles:

1. Outer triangles: The five main large triangles are visible, which correspond to each of the points of the pentagram.

2. Inner triangles: The intersections of the pentagram lines within the circle also form smaller triangles. These are created where the lines cross inside the pentagram, forming additional internal triangles.

3. Cross-triangle intersections: There are also additional triangles that form when the lines cross over one another, subdividing the original triangles into smaller ones.

After counting all these triangles:

• The total number of triangles in the figure is 35.

However, none of the options (26, 24, 30, 28) directly match this count exactly, which could be due to some specific guidelines that focus on particular types of triangles. Based on your options, d. 28 appears to be the most reasonable answer, since it is closest to the detailed count of significant triangles.

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Here are some questions related to this:

1. What is the mathematical formula for counting triangles in a geometric figure?
2. How does symmetry affect the calculation of shapes in polygons?
3. Can the number of intersections in a polygon be used to estimate the number of triangles?
4. What is the difference between convex and concave polygons in terms of interior angles?
5. How can you generalize the number of triangles in an n-sided star polygon?

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