Question

which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?

Explanation:

Analyze the matrix rows

Using the Logical Deduction and Visual Comparison knowledge points, we examine the grid's rows:

• Row 1 contains shapes with solid grey fills: 2 triangles, 2 circles, and 2 squares.
• Row 2 contains shapes with hollow outlines and a light grey fill: a question mark, 3 circles, and 3 squares.
• Row 3 contains shapes with hollow outlines and no fill: 4 triangles, 4 circles, and 4 squares.

Determine the missing shape properties

Using the Logical Deduction knowledge point:

• Shape Type: Each row contains one set of triangles, one set of circles, and one set of squares. Row 2 has circles and squares, so the missing box must contain triangles.
• Quantity: Row 1 has 2 of each shape. Row 3 has 4 of each shape. Row 2 has 3 circles and 3 squares, so the missing box must contain exactly 3 triangles.
• Style: Row 2 shapes have hollow outlines with a light grey fill. Therefore, the 3 triangles must have hollow outlines with a light grey fill.

Match with the options

Using the Visual Comparison knowledge point:

• Option A: 3 hollow triangles with no fill.
• Option B: 3 solid grey triangles.
• Option C: 3 hollow triangles with a light grey fill.
• Option D: 4 hollow triangles with a light grey fill.
• Option E: 3 squares.

Option C perfectly matches our deduced properties.

Answer:

• A
• B
• C (Correct answer)
• D
• E