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Which figure completes the pattern? Choose the figure that replaces the question mark.

Correct answer: B. Small dot at top left; small dot at top centre; small dot at top right; small dot at bottom left; small dot at bottom right

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  • A. Small dot at top left; small dot at top centre; small dot at top right; small dot at bottom left
  • B. Small dot at top left; small dot at top centre; small dot at top right; small dot at bottom left; small dot at bottom right
  • C. Small dot at top left; small dot at top right; small dot at bottom left; small dot at bottom right; small dot at centre
  • D. Small dot at top left; small dot at top centre; small dot at top right; small dot at bottom left; small dot at bottom right; small dot at bottom centre

Explanation

The dot counts are 1, 2, 3 in the first row, then 2, 3, 4, and then 3, 4, 5. Therefore the bottom-right figure must contain five dots. Option B has the required count and arrangement.

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