Given below are two sets of figures the problem figures and the answer figures marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). Which of the answer figures would be next in the series of the problem figures?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Pattern & Logic:
• Each cell contains two elements: a waveform (stylized 'E' shape) and an arrow.
• The series follows an alternating rule:
• Odd to Even steps (1 → 2, 3 → 4, 5 → 6): The two elements interchange their positions. The waveform is laterally inverted (mirrored), while the arrow retains its direction.
• Even to Odd steps (2 → 3, 4 → 5): The entire configuration rotates 45° clockwise.
Applying the rule to find the next figure (Figure 5 → Figure 6):
• In Figure 5, the arrow is in the upper position and the waveform is in the lower position.
• In Figure 6, the elements must swap positions: the waveform moves to the top (laterally inverted), and the arrow moves to the bottom.
Hence, the correct figure is (D).
Figure 5Figure 6 (D)