Question

question 29 of 49 what would the next figure in the geometric pattern below be? a. 3 white squares and 2 black squares b. 2 white squares and 3 black squares c. 5 white squares d. 5 black squares

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the pattern

The first figure has 1 white square. The second has 1 white and 1 black square. The third has 2 white and 1 black square. The fourth has 2 white and 2 black squares. The pattern is that the number of white and black squares is increasing alternately.

Step2: Determine the next figure

Since the last figure has 2 white and 2 black squares, the next figure should have 3 white and 2 black squares.

Answer:

A. 3 white squares and 2 black squares