How to Solve Pattern Recognition Problems
Pattern recognition is about spotting a series in which the number or size of figures increases or decreases by a rule. Learn the typical cases of quantitative progression.
Solving tips
- Check whether the "count" increases as 1→2→3 in each row.
- Check whether the "size" expands or shrinks step by step.
- Identify the increment (e.g., +1 each time) and apply it to the blank.
Worked examples
Example 1：The number of figures increases as 1, 2, … in each row. What is the third cell?
Options
A
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C ✓
D
Answer：C
An arithmetic progression of 1→2→3. The blank is 3.
This is the Pattern Recognition domain of the IQ test
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