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Calculating the Total Number of Images

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A man goes to a barber shop with two mirrors placed parallel and facing each other. He observes himself in one of the mirrors. How many images will he see?

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1

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2

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infinite

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insufficient information

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Solution

The correct option is B infinite
Due to continuous infinite reflections from the mirrors, infinite images are formed. This is a common phenomenon taking place in barbershops when the mirrors are placed parallel.

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