Analogy — Choose the pair that preserves the same relationship: Rectangle : Pentagon :: ____
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Triangle : Rectangle
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This is a shape–sides progression analogy. A rectangle (4 sides) becomes a pentagon (5 sides) by increasing the side count by one. We must pick the option that mirrors this specific “+1 side” transition.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Rectangle has 4 sides; pentagon has 5 sides.
- The rule is “polygon with n sides → polygon with n+1 sides”.
Concept / Approach:Map the same operation to a different starting polygon. A triangle has 3 sides; add one side to get a quadrilateral (rectangle is a special quadrilateral).
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) 4 → 5 (rectangle → pentagon) is +1 side.2) Apply to triangle (3 sides): 3 → 4 (rectangle).Verification / Alternative check:No other option presents a clean “adjacent polygon by sides” relation.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Diagonal : Perimeter and Side : Angle — not polygons nor a “+1 sides” progression.
- Circle : Square — circle is not a polygon and does not fit the sides rule.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing any shape pairing with the specific numeric progression.
Final Answer:Triangle : Rectangle