Question

Select a figure from the options which will continue the same series as established by the five problem figures.

• A. Figure 1
• B. Figure 2
• C. Figure 3
• D. Figure 4

Hint:

Deconstruct complex visual series problems into smaller, simpler patterns. Analyze each element (e.g., shape, color, position, size) separately before combining the rules to find the solution.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify inner shape sequences. There are two nested shapes.

• The larger shape's sequence is: Triangle \textrightarrow Circle \textrightarrow Square \textrightarrow Triangle \textrightarrow Circle. The subsequent shape is a Square.
• The smaller shape's sequence is: Circle \textrightarrow Square \textrightarrow Triangle \textrightarrow Circle \textrightarrow Square. The subsequent shape is a Triangle.

Step 2: Analyze the outermost figure's pattern.

• Figure 1: Triangle
• Figure 2: Triangle with an outer triangle layer.
• Figure 3: Square
• Figure 4: Square with an outer square layer.
• Figure 5: Pentagon

The pattern: a shape, then a layered version, then a new shape with one additional side. Following this, since Figure 5 is a Pentagon, the next figure should be a Pentagon with an outer pentagon layer.
Step 3: Combine patterns to determine the next figure. The next figure requires:

• An outer frame of a pentagon inside another pentagon.
• A Square as the larger inner shape.
• A Triangle as the smallest inner shape.

This corresponds to Figure 1.