SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 82

SSC CGL - 20 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q82

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

121, 169, 225, 289,?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 361.

Given series: 121, 169, 225, 289,?

The series follows the pattern:

112 = 121

132 = 169

152 = 225

172​​​​​​​ = 289

192​​​​​​​ = 361

So, the next term in the series is 361.