It looks like a symmetrically sliced pie. A circle, four straight lines intersecting in the middle, and a simple handwritten question: « How many triangles? » « Easy, right? And yet… » This little visual puzzle, which is circulating rapidly on social media, presents a challenge, even for the most attentive minds. So, are you ready to take on the challenge?
The perfect trap for our logical brain
If you look at this image, the answer is usually immediately clear: 8 triangles, very simple . Of course: you can clearly see 8 triangular segments, like slices of a cake . Problem solved!
But not too fast… This challenge directly addresses that initial reaction. Because beneath its innocent appearance, the image is actually a play of perspectives and visual combinations. An enigma that requires patience… and a keen sense of observation.
On closer inspection…
Let’s look at it differently. The circle is actually divided by four straight lines that meet in the middle to form eight triangular parts. That’s our starting point.
But look closer: these small triangles can be combined to form larger shapes. That’s where the story gets much more complex (and stimulating!).
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