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Logical Reasoning · Hard · 16 of 16

Figure Analogy puzzle #16 (hard)

Which tile completes the second pair? Tap an option to check your answer, or show the answer for the step-by-step solution. Rules in play: shape swap, whole-figure turn.

Plate 16 / 16 · Hard

Which tile completes the second pair?

Tap the option you think is right, or show the answer.

Show the answer

The missing panel shows a large solid square, with small solid shapes: a diamond at the left side and a diamond at the bottom-left corner (option 2).

How to solve it

  1. Compare the first two panels and name exactly what changed.
  2. The main shape and the small shapes swap forms: the main shape takes the form of the small ones, and the small ones take the form of the main shape.
  3. The whole figure turns a quarter turn counterclockwise.
  4. Nothing else changes.
  5. Apply the same changes to the third panel: a large solid diamond, with small solid shapes: a square at the top and a square at the top-left corner.
  6. So the missing panel shows a large solid square, with small solid shapes: a diamond at the left side and a diamond at the bottom-left corner.
Fig. 1: Figure Analogy #16, hard set. Tap an option to check it.

About this puzzle

Hard analogies combine two changes, such as the small shapes moving while the main shape turns. It was generated by the same engine that builds the IQ Octopus test, from a fixed seed, so it stays the same every time you visit. In the real test, items like this are generated fresh for every attempt.

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