Suppose you look at a given figure and decide that, depending on how you look at it, it can be perceived as either an old woman or a young lady. Such a figure would be said to be ________.
A) mixed
B) confused
C) ambiguous
D) inconsistent

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The figure is said to be ambiguous because it can be perceived in two different ways, which creates uncertainty or confusion in interpretation. The options A, B, and D are not appropriate because they do not specifically capture the idea of uncertainty or confusion, which is the key characteristic of ambiguity.

Suppose You Look at a Given Figure and Decide That