Non Verbal Reasoning - Series - Discussion

To find the next figure in the sequence of the Problem Figures (A to E), let's analyze the pattern:

Orientation and Progression:

Each figure seems to involve angular or directional transformation. The figures are transforming in a consistent angular pattern:

(A) is a single upward arrow.
(B) is a curved shape rotating to the right.
(C) is an angular shape facing right.
(D) is upward again, but more complex.
(E) is a zigzag with more corners.

This suggests a gradual increase in angular complexity and possibly alternating directions.

Trend:

The shapes are becoming more complex step-by-step.

There's a consistent use of sharp angles and directional changes.

Matching with Answer Figures:
Let's compare the possible answer choices:

(1): A zig-zag starting left and pointing down.
(2): A symmetric zig-zag with increasing turns.
(3): A zig-zag starting down, then left.
(4): A zig-zag with similar complexity as (E), but reflected.
(5): A zig-zag similar to (E) but simplified.

Among these, option (3) continues the angular pattern, matching the directional and structural complexity increase seen in figures A to E.

The Correct Answer: (3)
It follows the angular progression logically and matches the complexity and structure trend.

@All

The given answer Option C is correct. No doubt in that.

In problem figure (E), take the top right image like 'Z' and flip it vertically. You will get the image same as in the bottom left image of answer figures 3 and 4.

From this info we surely tell that answer should be the answer figure either 3 or 4.

Not we can eliminate answer figure 4. Because, if the upper right element is 'S' then bottom left image should be like '↑' (you can verify it from problem figure-A).

Therefore Option C (Answer figure-3) is the correct answer.

I hope this explanation may help you. Have a nice day!

Yes, the answer is C. Thanks Sundar.

From the First Rule, "element at the upper-right position gets enlarged, inverts vertically and reaches the lower-left corner" All options except 3 and 4 are eliminated. Option 4 is eliminated by the other rule given in explanation, "the existing element at the lower-left position, is lost and a new small element appears at the upper-right position".

In my opinion the pattern/answer key seems to be inconsistent. I viewed the inversion of the S to be along the vertical, while the N the L and the Y were all horizontal inversions. Then the answer key goes back to vertical inversion. When to me the answer C appears to be a horizontal + vertical inversion.

I think the answer could be D. All of the previous symbols in the top right corner are not symmetrical about the x-axis. "C" is symmetrical about the x-axis, but "S" is not. There is as much logic to choosing D as there is C in this case so I think the problem statement is in error.

@All.

I initially thought C was wrong too.

It's very correct. Here, we all are disputing that is because the previous images are straight and not slant. In a situation where it is bent, our inverted answer must be the opposite of the given letter.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

@All.

Simply;

Write the upper-right figures on a blank sheet.
Hold the sheet from the top and bottom side
Then flip the sheet vertically either from top to bottom or bottom to top side.
See the image of the figure on the back side of the sheet.

And get C as the answer.

The answer is C, as given in the question that it should continue the sequence and not repeat it, and also option D does'nt make it the right answer as there should be an arrow as the main character if D is chosen. But, the reflection is of 'Z'. Hence, answer is 'C'.

I think they are confuse in "inverts vertically".

Click "Start" then open your Paint application.
Draw the image (S), then ctrl+R "Flip Vertical"
Thats the vertical flip.

Do this for figure B, C, D, E. Hope it helps... ;)

If it is vertically converted then 'C' is the right answer but in the problem figures, D and E are horizontally converted, and A and B are vertically converted, so I think the problem figures are not appropriate for that it is confusing.