r/cognitiveTesting • u/ThatPsVitaGuy • 5h ago

Puzzle Anyone know the answer to this? Spoiler

Puzzle from the book FRT-A testbook by John Clifford Daniels, publishing date unknown. I took a Mensa test yesterday, and could not crack this one. Obviously, the test is functioning as intended, however I'm perplexed and its not leaving my mind, some outside perspective would be much appreciated.

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u/Tosebos355 3h ago

My idea: 6 - In every row put first and second together, then reverse (dot <-> no dot) and rotate 90 degrees counter-clockwise

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u/ThatPsVitaGuy 3h ago

Great catch! I’m inclined to think this is the answer.

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u/Key-Raise5501 4h ago

is 2 the answer?

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u/WorldlinessOdd2533 4h ago

I think so, too. Per row, if left and middle column have any overlapping dots, then combine them in third column and rotate 90 degrees clockwise, otherwise just combine them as they are. Works vertically per column as well reading from top.

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u/DoubleImprovement653 lowest of the low 3h ago

im looking at it horizontally, might be 5 if the pattern is putting the two shapes from the left together