GMA Mirror Images and Embedded Figures 5

Question 1

A figure contains a simple hexagon embedded within an intricate pattern of overlapping triangles. The best first step to find the hexagon is to:

Accepted Answer

Look for six connected line segments forming 120° interior angles

Answer

Trace the outer boundary of the entire complex figure

Answer

Count all visible triangles and divide by 2

Answer

Find the center point of the complex figure

Question 2

Which pair of letters, when one is reflected in a vertical mirror, produces the other?

Accepted Answer

b and d

Answer

p and b

Answer

n and m

Answer

u and n

Question 3

A digital display shows '2' (in standard 7-segment style). In a vertical mirror, this looks most like:

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

2 (unchanged)

Answer

S

Answer

Z

Question 4

A person stands facing north and holds up a sign reading 'OPEN'. A mirror placed directly in front of them (facing south) reflects which text?

Accepted Answer

OPEN reversed (each letter flipped)

Answer

OPEN

Answer

NEDO

Answer

NEDO with flipped letters

Question 5

In an embedded figure task, after failing to find the target shape, you should:

Accepted Answer

Re-examine the complex figure by mentally tracing only the target shape's boundary

Answer

Assume the shape is not present and move on

Answer

Look for the largest matching shape in the figure

Answer

Focus on the areas with the fewest lines

Question 6

A right-hand glove is reflected in a vertical mirror. The reflection shows:

Accepted Answer

A left-hand glove

Answer

A right-hand glove

Answer

A mitten

Answer

An ambidextrous glove

Question 7

Two mirrors are placed at a 90° angle to each other. An object placed at the corner will appear how many times in total (including the original)?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

5