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Pattern Recognition · Easy · 14 of 17

Pattern Sequence puzzle #14 (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: size change.

Plate 14 / 17 · Easy

Which tile comes next?

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

Show the answer

The missing tile shows a very large outlined circle (option 2).

How to solve it

  1. Compare neighboring tiles and name what changes each time.
  2. From tile to tile, the circle gets bigger.
  3. Everything else stays the same from tile to tile.
  4. The last tile shows a large outlined circle. Apply each change once more.
  5. So the missing tile shows a very large outlined circle.
Fig. 1: Pattern Sequence #14, easy set. Tap an option to check it.

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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