Pattern Recognition · Easy · 5 of 17
Pattern Sequence puzzle #5 (easy)
Which tile comes next? Tap an option to check your answer, or show the answer for the step-by-step solution. Rule in play: counting.
Plate 05 / 17 · Easy
Which tile comes next?
Tap the option you think is right, or show the answer.
Show the answer
The missing tile shows five solid diamonds (option 6).
How to solve it
- Compare neighboring tiles and name what changes each time.
- From tile to tile, one more diamond is added.
- Everything else stays the same from tile to tile.
- The last tile shows four solid diamonds. Apply each change once more.
- So the missing tile shows five solid diamonds.
About this puzzle
Easy sequences change one thing at a time, such as a single turn or a growing count. 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.
New to this format? Read how to solve them, or time yourself on 10 in a row with the practice test.
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