Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Triangle : Rectangle
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:“Rectangle : Pentagon” moves from a four-sided polygon to a five-sided polygon (n to n+1). The question asks for another pair that mirrors this numeric progression within the polygon family.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Check which option represents a move from 3 to 4, or in general from a lower-sided polygon to the next one. “Triangle : Rectangle” shifts from 3 sides to 4 sides, matching the pattern and the direction (simpler to more complex polygon).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Count sides: Triangle = 3, Rectangle = 4.Compare with stem: Rectangle = 4, Pentagon = 5.Both pairs show +1 in side count within polygons.Verification / Alternative check:Try other options: if they are not both polygons or do not involve n to n+1, they fail the mirrored structure. “Triangle : Rectangle” is the only clean match.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:Confusing polygon attributes with polygon types, or picking pairs that do not reflect a consistent incremental step within the same category.
Final Answer:Triangle : Rectangle
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