Pattern Puzzle Overlapping Symbols

Explanation

The vertical line remains unchanged in every cell. Only the black dots and hollow squares follow a pattern. In each row, the third cell is created by combining the first two cells using these rules: * If a black dot appears in the same position in both cells, it cancels out and disappears. * If a hollow square appears in the same position in both cells, it transforms into a black dot. * Any dot or square that appears in only one of the first two cells is carried into the third cell unchanged. Applying these rules to the last row: * The top-left dot appears in both cells, so it disappears. * The bottom-left dot appears only once, so it remains. * The bottom-right square appears in both cells, so it becomes a black dot. * The top-right square appears only once, so it remains. This produces a figure with two hollow squares at the top and two black dots at the bottom, which matches Option E. Correct Answer E