A set of six patterns is shown in the figure. Choose the option which corresponds to the set.
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In highly abstract reasoning problems, first find the most robust and consistent property of the sample set. The link to the answer options might be symbolic, based on a pun, or a specific piece of general knowledge. If the link is not obvious, acknowledge this and work from the provided answer if available.
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This is an abstract reasoning problem. We need to find a single, consistent property shared by all six patterns in the set. Then, we must find a logical, symbolic, or cultural link between this property and one of the four color options.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation: 1. Find the common property of the patterns:
Let's examine the patterns. Each is a 4x4 grid with black and white squares.
A simple property is the count of squares. In the first grid (top-left), there are 8 white and 8 black squares. Counting the others reveals that all six grids have exactly 8 white and 8 black squares.
Another, more subtle property is that in each grid, the arrangement of the 8 black squares can be visually interpreted as forming the shape of the digit '8'. While the style of the '8' changes, the shape is recognizable in all six patterns.
2. Link the property to a color:
The common property is the number "8". We need to find why "8" corresponds to the color "Orange" from the given options.
This link is highly abstract and not based on a universal principle. It's likely a specific reference or a piece of trivia embedded in the exam.
Without a definitive universal link, we rely on the provided answer key which maps the set to option C (Orange). The puzzle's logic is that the patterns all represent the number 8, and for the purpose of this question, 8 corresponds to Orange.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The unifying feature of the six patterns is that the black squares in each one form the digit '8'. Following the logic of the puzzle, this property corresponds to the color Orange (C).
