What should come next in the following series?
A4, C16, F36, J64, ?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Given: A4, C16, F36, J64, ?
Analyze the letter pattern:
The letters are: A, C, F, J, ?
In the alphabet: A(1), C (3), F (6), J (10)
Differences: 2, 3, 4
Next difference = 5
So, next letter is : J(10)+5= O(15)
Analyze the number pattern:
4 =22
16=42
36=62
64=82
Numbers are squares of continuous even numbers starting from 2.
So, next number is: 102=100
Therefore, next term is O100
Hence, the correct answer is Option (1).