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:

The shading moves in the sequence as shown in the figure: The similar upper element appears in every fourth step. The lower element is replaced by a new element in every second step.