Shortcuts in Reasoning for Competitive Exams – Completion of Figures

Shortcuts in Reasoning for Competitive Exams – Completion of Figures

Shortcuts in Reasoning Quantitative Aptitude English

Completion of Figures

INTRODUCTION

In this section, an incomplete figure is given, in which some part is missing. We have to choose the segment, given in choices, that exactly fits into the blank portion of figure so that the main figure is completed.

Note : If you observe carefully, you notice that the missing portion may be the mirror image of any one of the quarters.

EXAMPLE

Select from alternatives the figure (X) that exactly fits in the main figure to complete its original pattern.

Solution . In this question, half shaded leaf is moved clockwise. So, option (b) is right one.

Shortcut Approach

• If answer figures contain similar figure but in rotated forms, then . the correct answer figure is that. figure which can be substituted at the missing part with least change in orientation.
• The correct option for the missing figure can be given in any rotated from, so student can rotate the figures to check the correctness of option.