IQ test: What's the next picture in the series?

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The discussion revolves around identifying the next picture in a series of images, focusing on the logic and patterns involved in the sequence. Participants explore various reasoning methods and interpretations related to the visual puzzle.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the answer is option C based on their interpretations of the patterns in the quadrants.
  • One participant suggests that the white triangles in each quadrant should be rotated clockwise a specific number of times, providing a matrix representation of these rotations.
  • Another participant expresses confusion about the pattern, questioning the logic behind the rotations and the overall structure of the series.
  • Some participants agree on the answer being C, while others emphasize the complexity of the reasoning involved.
  • A later reply acknowledges the idea of a centrosymmetric matrix as a way to understand the rotations, indicating a more technical perspective on the problem.
  • There are comments reflecting on the simplicity or complexity of the solution process, with some participants finding the reasoning straightforward while others struggle with it.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

While several participants agree that the answer is C, there is no consensus on the reasoning behind it, with differing interpretations of the patterns and complexity of the solution process.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of understanding regarding the pattern recognition, with some providing detailed logical frameworks while others remain uncertain about the connections between the images.

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Hi Guys,
Whats the next picture in the series?

logic2.jpg
 
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logic3.jpg
 
Its C.
 
The answer is:
E
 
LAF said:
The answer is:
E

I agree.
 
Me 2

Using standard quadrants:

2: q II and III are mirrored vertically
3: q III and IV are mirrored horizontally
4: q IV and I are mirrored vertically
5: q I and II are mirrored horizontally

E: as in 2: q II and III are mirrored vertically

Edit: I see that embedded linx are not 'spoiled'
 
C

Here's how I see it, you should rotate the white triangles in each of the quadrants clockwise a certain number of times, as follows:

1st q: 0 0 2 1 0
2ndq: 1 0 0 3 3
3rd q: 3 3 0 0 1
4th q: 0 1 2 0 0
 
I personally think its C too, so here's my logic:

For the first and second pictures, the 4th and 1st quadrant remains the same,
For the second and third pictures, the 1st and 4th quadrants remains the same,
For the third and fourth pictures, the 4th and 3rd quadrants remains the same,
For the forth and fifth pictures, the 3rd and 2nd quadrants remain the same,

Hence the fifth and sixth pictures, the 2nd and 1st quadrants remain the same

For the first and second pictures, the 4th and 3rd quadrants swap positions.
For the third and fourth pictures, the 1st and 4th quadrants swap positions.

Hence for the fifth and sixth pictures, the 4th and 3rd quadrants swap positions.

Answer is C.
 
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Borek said:
logic3.jpg

:smile:
 
  • #10
I can't see the pattern here?

drizzle said:
C

Here's how I see it, you should rotate the white triangles in each of the quadrants clockwise a certain number of times, as follows:

1st q: 0 0 2 1 0
2ndq: 1 0 0 3 3
3rd q: 3 3 0 0 1
4th q: 0 1 2 0 0
 
  • #11
mlsbbe said:
I can't see the pattern here?

Each column represents the number of rotations occurred by the white triangle in each of these quadrants [4 times precisely], and as a result it form a centrosymmetric matrix.
 
  • #12
drizzle said:
Each column represents the number of rotations occurred by the white triangle in each of these quadrants [4 times precisely], and as a result it form a centrosymmetric matrix.

wow ..thats an interesting way of looking at the problem
 
  • #13
Yeah, complicating it to solve it. :-p
 
  • #14
I see C.

Each time half is not modified, in other half pieces are exchanged. Not modified half is rotated CCW, it starts with right half.
 
  • #15
Correct, and simple... *sigh*
 
  • #16
Yep. But I found it at third attempt :blushing:
 
  • #17
C.

Convert position in each quadrant to a numerical value: #2 is Rosetta stone: 0, 1, 2, 3

Original sequence:
1: 1023
2: 0123
3: 3120
4: 3102
5: 3012

Possible solutions:
a: 2300
b: 2310
c: 0312
d: 3221
e: 1212

no position is duplicated(eliminating a, d, & e), and only adjacent(circularly) shapes swap(eliminating b)

 

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