Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

Number series (next square of consecutive odd integers): Continue the pattern. Given sequence: 1, 9, 25, 49, 81, ? Identify the next term as a perfect square of an odd number. Choose the correct value.

Difficulty: Easy

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112
121
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Correct Answer: 121

Explanation:

PatternSquares of odd numbers: 1², 3², 5², 7², 9², ...

Next term11² = 121

Common pitfallsMistaking for arithmetic series; it is a sequence of perfect squares.

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