The pattern shows groups of + followed by groups of *, with + groups growing (3, then 4) and * groups staying at 4. The question marks represent the final symbols: two question marks followed by *. Looking at the progression, the pattern ends with + *, making option D correct.

This pattern uses alternating lines with * and o symbols. Even lines count * symbols, odd lines count o symbols. The first line with ? has two question marks, the second has one. Option A (* o) correctly fills these positions when * counts stars and o counts circles.

The pattern uses >, <, = and + symbols with consistent alternation rules. Position 11 shows ? which should be filled based on the established pattern. Following the logical sequence, < = fits the pattern structure correctly.

The pattern is O O followed by a decreasing number of X's: 4 X's, then 3 X's, then 2 X's. After 'O O X X', the next part of the cycle starts with 'O O'.

The sequence repeats the block '6 9 + + 9 6 X X'. In the third iteration, it reaches '6 9 + + ? 6 X ?'. Comparing it to the previous blocks, the first '?' should be 9 and the second '?' should be X.

The sequence shows a symbol repeated three times followed by '&' symbols that decrease in count (5, 4, 3, 2). The next step in the sequence should have the next symbol (which would return to '+' based on the options) and only 1 '&'.

The pattern shows decreasing sequences: starting with 3 plus signs and 3 minus signs, then 2 plus and 3 minus, then 2 plus and 2 minus, then 1 plus and 2 minus, then 1 plus and 1 minus. The next logical step has 0 plus and 1 minus between the hash marks, giving '# -'.

The pattern alternates between asterisks and circles, with the count decreasing or shifting. Looking at the sequence: 2*, 4o, 2*?, 2o?, 4*, 2o. The pattern is 2, 4, 3, 3, 4, 2. The missing piece '* o' completes the logic of alternating symbols.

This identical pattern question follows the same logic: decreasing from 3+/3- to 0+/1- progression. The final step with zero plus signs and one minus sign between hashes gives '- #'.

The relationship is subtracting 1 from the first number (99 - 1 = 98). Following the same logic for the second pair, 198 - 1 = 197. The other options do not follow this simple arithmetic decrement.

The pattern is x multiplied by (x-1). 5 * 4 = 20. Applying this to 3, we calculate 3 * 4 = 12. Alternatively, 54=20 and 34=12. Both lead to 12 as the logical answer.

The pattern shows a + b = (a+b)², so 3+2=(5)²=25 and 3+4=(7)²=49. Therefore, 2+3=(5)²=25. The operation is addition followed by squaring the sum, not simple addition.

The pattern is: first number ÷ second number = constant. For 84:48, we have 84/48 = 1.75. Applying the same ratio to ?:16 gives x/16 = 1.75, so x = 28. Therefore, 28 is the correct answer.

The sequence follows prime numbers. 2 and 7 are prime numbers (skipping 3 and 5). Following 11, the next prime numbers are 13 and 17; skipping those leads to 19. Alternatively, 22+3=7 and 112-3=19 is less consistent.

The analogy is: drama is performed on a stage, just as a picture is displayed on a screen. This represents the relationship between an art form and its display medium. Theater is where drama happens, not the surface itself; ticket and spectator are unrelated to the display medium relationship.

Money is a medium used for the exchange of goods and services. Language is a medium used for communication. While language can be written or found in books, its primary functional purpose is communication.

A pair refers to a set of two. Similarly, a triplet refers to a set of three. While a triangle has three sides, it is a geometric shape, whereas 'triplet' is the direct numerical grouping term.

This is an analogy based on the primary product sold by a profession. A greengrocer sells vegetables, and a florist sells flowers. Grains and crops are typically associated with grocers or farmers.

If you physically take away 2 apples from a group, you are now in possession of those 2 apples. The question asks how many 'you' have, not how many are left in the original pile.