PAT Pattern Folding Practice
A free sample DAT Perceptual Ability Test Pattern Folding question, drawn and checked by PATLens, with the answer below. Every PATLens question comes with a visual explanation of the right answer and of each wrong one.
Which figure could be made by folding the pattern?
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The correct answer is D. In PATLens you also get a step-by-step visual explanation and why each other choice is wrong.
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How Pattern Folding works on the PAT
A flat pattern is shown. Choose the 3D figure that could be made by folding it.
Faces that end up opposite each other can never be seen side by side, and shaded or marked faces must end up in the right place.
Tips
- Find the opposite faces first; they rule out choices fast.
- Follow one marked face as it folds and check its neighbours.
- Watch for mirrored choices: they look right but are flipped.
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