Find the next number in the sequence.
1, 4, 9, 16, ?, 36
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
This is the square pattern:
1 = 1²
4 = 2²
9 = 3²
16 = 4²
? = 5² = 25
36 = 6²
Correct answer: 25
SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1st August 2025 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q99
Find the next number in the sequence.
1, 4, 9, 16, ?, 36
Correct answer: C
Explanation
This is the square pattern:
1 = 1²
4 = 2²
9 = 3²
16 = 4²
? = 5² = 25
36 = 6²
Correct answer: 25