Which of the following is most likely the next step in the series?
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Answer:
D
Step-by-step explanation:
if we define the diagrams in terms of their rows and columns, then
1st : 2 by 1
2nd : 3 by 2
3rd : 4 by 3
note that the rows and columns both increase by 1
then the next likely diagram is
5 by 4 , that is diagram D