Non Verbal Reasoning - Figure Matrix - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Figure Matrix - Section 1 (Q.No. 6)
Directions to Solve

In each of the following questions, find out which of the answer figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) completes the figure matrix ?


6.

Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the figure matrix.

1
2
3
4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The third figure in each row comprises of parts which are not common to the first two figures.
Discussion:
31 comments Page 1 of 4.

Deborah said:   1 decade ago
I had to use colors to understand why. First, I drew three squares (1st for row 1, 2nd for row 2, third for row 3). Then, in each square I used a different color marker for the first two columns (I did brown for column 1 and yellow for column 2, but try primary colors so they'll make a secondary). The product is that the third column is made by whatever portion of the square was ONLY touched by ONE [primary] color.

I hope this helps.

Dave said:   9 years ago
There is no pattern!

Notice how the ones who got the alleged right answer "B" all have a different explanation meaning there is actually no pattern.

If there were an actual pattern their explanations would be the same (with different wording). But that is not the case and the people who are not seeing a pattern are correct.

Darvin said:   7 years ago
Right @Name.

It took me awhile to get it. But again for each row, take the first picture in the column and place that picture on top of the second picture in the second column. Whatever lines "overlay/touch together" just delete the lines. Once the deletion takes place, you will have the figure for the third box.
(2)

StevieG said:   1 decade ago
The correct explanation is that for each row, see the 3rd and 2nd column; and find their intersection (i.e what is common between the two figures and you will get the figure in the first column as your answer.

Sandeep said:   8 years ago
Answer should be 1.

Rotate 1st box 2 time clockwise.
Rotate 2nd box 1 time clockwise.
Overlap these boxes we get third box in each two rows.
Then this process gives 1 answer for the third row.

RDev said:   7 years ago
Add third row + first row and ignore the common line (or subtract the common line which overlaps each other).

In result, you'll get the pattern of the middle row.

Balaji said:   8 years ago
When third box overlapped with second box, the common lines should be eliminated and then it comes the first box. So there is a pattern and answer would be B.

Prakash said:   3 years ago
Overlap the third figure on the second figure and remove the common line you will get first on. So answer B will be the right answer.
(8)

Jagat said:   7 years ago
Guys its very easy to understand like in every figure the line is sliding up and down (\/\ )in second (/\/) and 3rd also( /\/) this.

Name said:   10 years ago
If you were to put the first and second figures in each row on top of each other, delete all parts that overlap.


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