Spatial Relations Examples – Folding –

When the two longest sides touch what will the shape be?

First really look. The given shape has two elements that are distinctive: it is tapered (1) and has a notch at the bottom, which is the widest (2). If this shape is folded, the resulting shape will also be tapered. So, Choice A can be eliminated right away.

Looking at the notch, which is in the widest part, we can see that choice B, which has the notch at the narrowest part, is incorrect
That leaves choices C and D. Looking at choice C, the shape comes to a sharp point. This is impossible with the given shape so choice C can be eliminated.

Choice D is left. Checking quickly, it is tapered, to flat top and the notch is at the bottom, widest part. Choice D is correct.

When folded, what pattern is possible?

The key here is which sides will be next to each other and which corners will touch. The given figure has one, two and three dots in separate squares that folded, will make a cube with open ends.
Notice that the three dots go from corner to corner, the one dot is in the center, and the two does are up and down in the middle.

Choices B and D can be eliminated, since the three dots are not corner to corner.

That leaves choices A and C. Looking at choice A, the one dot is in the corner, not in the center so choice a can be eliminated.

Look at the given shape and number the squares in your heard. Note the orientation relative to what will be an adjacent square when folded into a cube.

Choice A can be eliminated as the N and H are oriented incorrectly. Choice B can be eliminated as the O and K are oriented incorrectly. Choice C looks correct.

Check choice D. Choice D can be eliminated as the N and E are oriented incorrectly.

1. Not understanding the question: Read the question carefully or you can easily misinterpret the information.  With any type of question proceed at a measured speed.  Don’t go fast, but don’t hang around either.
2. Misinterpretation of the diagram: Examine the diagram or map carefully.
3. Pay attention to details in the diagram.   Everything is important.