Of the four figures, which one matches the way Multiples of 12, Multiples of 2 and Multiples of 3 are related?

Three circles, each inside the next

Correct answerYour answerTwo overlapping circles with a small circle inside their common part

Correct answerYour answerThree circles, each overlapping the other two

Correct answerYour answerA small circle inside a larger circle, and a third circle overlapping both of them

Correct answerYour answer

Show the answer and explanation

CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Every multiple of 12 is a multiple of 2 and of 3: Multiples of 12 lies inside both.
6 is a multiple of 2 and 3, 4 is a multiple of 2 only, 9 of 3 only: Multiples of 2 and Multiples of 3 overlap.
So two overlapping circles with a small circle inside their common part.

Worth noting

The small circle does not fill the common part (6 and 18 are in it but are not multiples of 12), yet it lies wholly inside it, which is all the diagram claims.

Concept: Containment in the intersection of two classes
Typical timeTypical: 120 s
Your timeYours: —

The rule this testsWhich diagram fits

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Of the four figures, which one matches the way Multiples of 12, Multiples of 2 and Multiples of 3 are related?

Explanation