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NVR Study Notes

Reading Similar Triangles

Read the Large Triangle in Rows

Read the Large Triangle in Rows

The nine small triangles are read from top to bottom, left to right.

Tip: Row rules are common: top, middle and bottom can each use a different fill.

Locate the Missing Slot First

Locate the Missing Slot First

Before comparing options, identify the missing triangle's row, position and direction.

Tip: That slot tells you which rule to apply.

Direction Can Matter

Direction Can Matter

Up-pointing and down-pointing small triangles can follow different rules.

Tip: If the fill is right but the inner shape is wrong, check the triangle direction.

Match Both Fill and Inner Shape

Match Both Fill and Inner Shape

The correct option must match every part of the missing triangle's content.

Tip: Distractors usually get one feature right and one feature wrong.