In the following question, a set of four figures marked A, B, C, and D are forming a figure series. Identify the correct option among the four responses marked (1), (2), (3) and (4) which can replace the question mark (?) in figure (D), so as to continue the series.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) →
Three things change from figure to figure: the shape in the centre alternates between triangle and square; the X moves one point of the star clockwise each time (top, upper right, lower right, so next the bottom point); and the dot moves one gap anticlockwise between the star and the circle (upper left, left, lower left, so next lower right). Figure D therefore has a square, the X in the bottom point and the dot to its lower right.