Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series .

From the first to the second figure, the divide symbol was moved in 0.5 step in the anticlockwise direction. From the second to the third figure, the divide symbol was moved in 1 step in the anticlockwise direction. From the third to the fourth figure, the divide symbol was moved in 0.5 step in the anticlockwise direction. From the fourth to the fifth figure, the divide symbol was moved in 1 step in the anticlockwise direction. Similarly, from the fifth to sixth figure, the divide symbol was moved in 0.5 step in the anticlockwise direction. By this option (a) and (d) can be eliminated.

From the first to the second figure, 'x' symbol was moved in 1 step in the anticlockwise direction. From the second to the third figure, 'x' symbol was moved in 0.5 step in the anticlockwise direction. From the third to the fourth figure, 'x' symbol was moved in 1 step in the anticlockwise direction. From the fourth to the fifth figure, 'x' symbol was moved in 0.5 step in the anticlockwise direction. Similarly, from the fifth to sixth figure, 'x' symbol was moved in 1 step in the anticlockwise direction. By this option (c) can be eliminated.

Hence option (b) is the correct answer.