Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures. Problem Figures: Answer Figures: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation:

In each step, one line segment is lost from the CW-end of the outer element and a new line segment appears at the ACW-end. Also, the inner 'L' shaped element rotates 90 ^oCW in each step.