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What is the polygon with the least number of sides called?

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A square

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A triangle

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A rectangle

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A rhombus

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Solution

The correct option is B A triangle
A figure is a polygon if it is a simple closed figure made up entirely of line segments.

The triangle is the polygon with the least number of sides (3 sides).

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