Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were…
2024
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?

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To solve this series, observe the movement of elements across the frames. First, notice that a specific shape rotates 90 degrees clockwise in each step. Simultaneously, another element shifts position one space to the right along a defined path, wrapping around if it reaches the edge. By applying these two rules to the last given figure, we can predict the next configuration. Option D correctly depicts the rotated shape in its new orientation and the shifted element in the expected position, satisfying both movement patterns. In contrast, Option A fails to rotate the shape correctly, and Option B places the moving element in the wrong location. Therefore, following the established logic of rotation and translation leads directly to Option D as the correct continuation.