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We all enjoy riddles and puzzles that put our minds to the test. Today’s challenge looks simple at first glance, but don’t be fooled—it’s trickier than it seems!

Back in school, many of us faced similar geometry puzzles. They appeared easy, yet often left the entire class scratching their heads.

Take a close look at the figure below and answer one simple question:

 How many triangles can you find?

Think carefully before scrolling down. Most people miss at least one!

Did you count them all? Make your final guess before checking the solution.

ANSWER

The secret is to look beyond the obvious shapes.

 9 small triangles

These are the easiest ones to spot.

 3 larger triangles

Each of these is formed by combining four smaller triangles.

 1 giant triangle

The entire figure itself forms one large triangle.

Total: 9 + 3 + 1 = 13 triangles

 The correct answer is 13!

How many did you find before seeing the solution? Were you able to spot all 13?