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What is the maximum number of lines of symmetry a pentagon can have?

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The correct option is C
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A regular polygon has the maximum lines of symmetry, and the number of lines of symmetry of a regular polygon is equal to its total number of sides.
A pentagon can have a maximum of 5 lines of symmetry, when it is a regular pentagon.

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