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Which Shape Completes the Pattern?

Problem Statement

Pattern: Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle, Square, ___. Which shape comes next?

Answer

Triangle

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. 1

    Identify the repeating pattern.

  2. 2

    The sequence is: Circle, Square, Triangle

  3. 3

    Then it repeats: Circle, Square, Triangle

  4. 4

    We have: Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle, Square, ?

  5. 5

    The pattern repeats every 3 shapes.

  6. 6

    Position 1: Circle

  7. 7

    Position 2: Square

  8. 8

    Position 3: Triangle

  9. 9

    Position 4: Circle (repeat)

  10. 10

    Position 5: Square (repeat)

  11. 11

    Position 6: Triangle (repeat)

  12. 12

    Therefore, the next shape is Triangle.