Number Series · Question 3 · Easy

Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?

  1. 36
  2. 30
  3. 35
  4. 49
Answer and explanation

Answer: A. 36

Explanation: The terms are the squares 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², so the next is 6² = 36.

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