GCAT Abstract Reasoning Matrices 5

Question 1

A matrix pattern alternates the count of shapes: step 1 = 4 shapes, step 2 = 6 shapes, step 3 = 4 shapes, step 4 = 6 shapes. How many shapes appear in step 7?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

Odd-numbered steps always have 4 shapes; step 7 is odd, so it has 4 shapes.

Question 2

A 3×3 matrix assigns each cell a letter based on (row number + column number), where A=1, B=2, etc. What letter belongs in row 2, column 4?

Accepted Answer

F

Answer

Row 2 + column 4 = 6, and the 6th letter of the alphabet is F.

Question 3

In a matrix, each row applies a 'subtract inner shape' rule moving left to right. Column 1 has a circle with a triangle inside; column 2 has a circle with a square inside; column 3 has a circle only. Row 3, col 1 has a pentagon with a star inside. What is in row 3, col 3?

Accepted Answer

Pentagon only

Answer

Column 3 always removes the inner shape, leaving only the outer pentagon.

Question 4

A matrix rotates a shape 45° clockwise with each step. A downward-pointing triangle (▽) is in position 1. What orientation appears in position 9?

Accepted Answer

Downward-pointing triangle (▽)

Answer

Eight 45° rotations complete a full 360° cycle, so position 9 = position 1, which is ▽.

Question 5

A matrix shows figures where each row adds one element to a growing pattern: row 1 has a line, row 2 has a line and a circle, row 3 has a line, a circle, and a square. What does row 5 contain?

Accepted Answer

Line, circle, square, triangle, pentagon

Answer

Each row adds the next shape in the sequence; row 5 adds a pentagon to the four elements of row 4.

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GCAT Abstract Reasoning Matrices 5