In the following question, a set of five alternative figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5…
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In the following question, a set of five alternative figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 followed by a set of four alternatives (A), (B), (C) and (D) is provided. It is required to select the alternative which represents three out of the five alternative figures which when fitted into each other would form a complete square.
Select the alternative which represents three out of the five alternative figures which when fitted into each other would form a complete square.
- A.
145
- B.
234
- C.
134
- D.
235
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Correct answer: B
Answer: Figures 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
Place figure 2 so its straight outer edges form the top edge and parts of the side edges of the square.
Insert figure 3 and figure 4 into the remaining lower area: their straight and angled edges align with the internal cuts of figure 2 and with each other.
After assembling all three pieces there are no overlaps or gaps and the outer perimeter becomes a continuous square.
Other combinations fail because either one piece (for example figure 5) is too large or has incompatible angles, or because the notch and straight edges of figure 1 do not match the wedge shapes, leaving gaps or causing overlaps.