CEMC Cayley, 2000

Algebra Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer Canada

The first four triangular numbers 1, 3, 6 and 10 are illustrated in the diagram. What is the tenth triangular number?

(A) $55$ (B) $45$ (C) $66$ (D) $78$ (E) $50$

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