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.
Verbal Reasoning
Series Completion
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A100
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B112
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C121
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D144
Answer
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.