16 small individual triangles;
7 medium-sized triangles, formed by 2 or 3 base triangles;
3 large triangles, resulting from combinations of 4 triangles;
1 very large triangle formed by 9 small ones;
1 overall triangle, the one that encompasses the entire figure.
Total: exactly 27 triangles
And there you have it! The correct answer was therefore: a) 27.
What if this test revealed more than you think?
Beyond the simple visual game, this type of challenge says a lot about how we think. Some people immediately identify the big picture, while others focus on the details. Neither method is better than the other, but together… we see everything! It’s a bit like real life, isn’t it?
So, if you found the right answer, well done! And if you got it wrong? Don’t worry: this kind of exercise is above all an excellent way to develop your observation skills and patience.
And between us, it’s still more pleasant than doing equations, isn’t it?
