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How many diagonal are there in a octagon and decagon

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Diagonals in a polygon is obtained from the relation n(n-3)/2, where n is the number of sides of a polygon.

Octagon has 8 sides

So no. of diagonals in a Octagon = 8(8-3)/2 = 20 Ans.

Decagon has 10 sides

So, No. of digonals in a decagon = 10(10-3)/2 = 35 Ans.

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