SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q3

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.
169, 196, 225, 256, ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

169, 196, 225, 256, ?

169 = 13²

196 = 14²

225 = 15²

256 = 16²

That is, this sequence is a square of consecutive natural numbers.

The next number is:

17² = 289

Correct answer: 289