Question

Emma makes two statements about the figure:
1. It is a polygon.
2. It is a 10-sided polygon, hence called a decagon.
Select the correct option.

• A. Only statement 1 is true.
• B. Only statement 2 is true.
• C. Both statements are true.
• D. Both statements are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only statement 1 is true.

A polygon is a closed 2-dimensional shape formed with straight lines only.

In the given figure, there is 12 straight line segments.

So, the given image is a polygon.

A polygon with 12 sides is called a dodecagon.