The figures I, II, and III are parts of a sequence. Which one of the following options comes next in the sequence at IV?
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When patterns involve rotation, consider the entire cycle of movement to predict subsequent steps, especially when options might suggest a restart or continuation of a pattern cycle.
The pattern involves the shaded area rotating clockwise by a quarter turn each step. Step 1: In Figure I, the top left quarter is shaded. Step 2: In Figure II, the bottom left quarter is shaded. Step 3: In Figure III, the bottom right quarter is shaded. Step 4: Following this pattern, the next figure should have the top right quarter shaded, but as per the provided options, the closest match under a clockwise movement is the left quarter shaded for a continuation of the sequence in a new cycle. Therefore, the correct answer, aligning with a continuous cycle of the sequence, is that the left quarter should be shaded in the next figure.
