Question

identify a pattern in the sequence of figures. then use the pattern to find the next figure in the sequence.

choose the correct shape for the next figure.

oa. black circle
ob. black triangle
oc. black square with white dot
od. black square

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the pattern

The sequence of figures is: Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle, Square, Triangle. So the pattern is a cycle of three shapes: Circle (C), Square (S), Triangle (T), repeating as C, S, T, C, S, T,...

Step2: Determine the next shape

After Triangle (the 6th figure: T), the next figure (7th) should follow the cycle. The cycle order is C, S, T. So after T, the next is C? Wait, no, let's list the positions:
1st: Circle
2nd: Square
3rd: Triangle
4th: Circle (1st repeat)
5th: Square (2nd repeat)
6th: Triangle (3rd repeat)
So 7th should be Circle? Wait, no, the options: A is Circle, B is Triangle, C is Square with dot, D is Square. Wait, maybe I misread the sequence. Let's check again. The given sequence (from the image) is: first row: Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle, Square, Triangle. Wait, the 6th figure is Triangle. So the cycle is Circle, Square, Triangle (3 elements). So the next (7th) should be Circle (since 1: C, 2:S, 3:T, 4:C, 5:S, 6:T, 7:C). So the correct option is A (the Circle).

Answer:

A. (the black circle)