Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Series = 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
This is a series of perfect squares.
1 = 1²
4 = 2²
9 = 3²
16 = 4²
25 = 5²
Next term = 6² = 36
SSC CHSL - 20 Nov 2025 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q29
Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Series = 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
This is a series of perfect squares.
1 = 1²
4 = 2²
9 = 3²
16 = 4²
25 = 5²
Next term = 6² = 36