Problem Statement

Complete the Spoked-Circle Figure Matrix Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the figure matrix. The 3 x 3 matrix contains circles carrying straight spokes. Reading the matrix row by row: Row 1: a circle with 2 spokes (left and right); a circle with 3 spokes (one up, two lower diagonals); a circle with 4 spokes (up, down, left, right). Row 2: a circle with 4 spokes (up, down, left, right); a circle with 2 spokes (up and down); a circle with 3 spokes (two upper diagonals, one down). Row 3: the missing figure; a circle with 4 spokes (up, down, left, right); a circle with 2 spokes (one upper-right diagonal, one lower-left diagonal). The four alternatives are: 1. A circle with 3 spokes (two upper diagonals and one downward spoke). 2. A circle with 4 spokes (up, down, left, right). 3. A circle with 2 spokes (up and down). 4. A circle with 4 spokes arranged as two upper and two lower diagonals. Which alternative completes the matrix?