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2015 Math Kangaroo

Problem 1

Problem 1 · 2015 Math Kangaroo Easy
Spatial & Visual Reasoning spatial-reasoningsymmetry
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Answer: E
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Hint 1 of 2
The umbrella seen from above shows the eight letters of KANGAROO placed around its panels.
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Hint 2 of 2
Read the letters in order around the rim of the figure and match that cyclic arrangement to one of the umbrellas.
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Approach: match the cyclic letter order around the rim
  1. The top of the umbrella carries the letters of KANGAROO arranged around its eight panels.
  2. Going around the given figure gives one fixed cyclic order of the eight letters.
  3. Only one umbrella picture shows the same letters in the same positions and orientations.
  4. That picture is E.
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