Consider the configuration in the given figure. If rotating and flipping are not allowed and pieces given in an option need not be placed in the given sequence, which combination would complete maximum number of horizontal black rows?
To determine which combination completes the maximum number of horizontal black rows, we need to examine each option carefully within the constraints that rotating and flipping the pieces are not allowed.
The pieces in each option vary in shape and orientation, so we'll analyze how they fit into the given figure to maximize the number of completed horizontal black rows.
We are provided with the following options:
Through careful placement of the pieces provided in each option, we determine:
Option A: This configuration completes fewer rows as the alignment is suboptimal for filling the black rows given the specific shapes in the option.
Option B: Similar to Option A, this option's pieces do not complement each other well enough to maximize row completion.
Option C: The arrangement of pieces is well-suited to the figure, allowing for the completion of the maximum number of black rows.
Option D: The pieces do not fit as efficiently as option C, leading to fewer completed rows.
Therefore, the combination that completes the maximum number of horizontal black rows is:
