Question
Complete the hexagonal and star shaped Rangolies [see figures (i) and (ii)] by filling them with as many equilateral triangles of side 1 cm as you can. Count the number of triangles in each case. Which has more triangles?
(i) (ii)
Solution
(i) Number of triangles = 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 150
(ii) Number of triangles = 24 × 12 = 288
Figure (ii) has more triangles.

