Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Geometry

Question:

If a polygon has 8 sides, then the number of diagonals it has is:

Options:

8

16

20

24

Correct Answer:

20

Explanation:

The formula to find the number of diagonals is:
D = n (n – 3)/2, where n stands for the number of sides

According to the question, n= 8
D = 8 ( 8 – 3)/2
D = 8 (5)/2
D = 20