Question

which describes the pattern?
each figure has 2 more squares than the one before it.
each figure has 4 more squares than the one before it.
each figure has 2 times the number of squares than the one before it.
each figure has 4 times the number of squares...

Explanation:

To determine the pattern, we analyze the options. If we consider a common pattern with figures (e.g., starting with 1 square, then 2, then 4 – this is a multiplicative pattern where each figure has 2 times the number of squares as the previous one). The other options (adding 2 or 4, or multiplying by 4) don't fit typical simple figure - square patterns as well as the "2 times" option. For example, if the first figure has 1 square, the second would have 2 (1×2), the third 4 (2×2), etc., which is a clear multiplicative pattern with a factor of 2.

Answer:

Each figure has 2 times the number of squares than the one before it.