Question

To continue the sequence of tiles shown, the tile indicated by the question mark should be

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Hint:

Count the dots on each tile and look for a running-sum pattern between consecutive tiles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Read the dot count on each tile.
The tiles in the picture carry \(0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5\) dots in order, one dot count per tile, moving left to right.

Step 2: Spot the rule linking consecutive tiles.
Add the two tiles just before a given tile: \(0+1=1\), \(1+1=2\), \(1+2=3\), \(2+3=5\). Each new tile's count is the sum of the two tiles right before it, the Fibonacci rule.

Step 3: Apply the rule to the missing tile.
The last two known tiles carry \(3\) and \(5\) dots, so the missing tile must carry \(3+5=8\) dots.

Final Answer:
Only the option showing a tile with eight dots continues the pattern correctly, which is option (C). \[ \boxed{8 \text{ dots, option (C)}} \]