SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 88

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q88

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

121, 169, 289, ?, 529, 841

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 361.

Logic: The squares of consecutive prime numbers are written.

The series follows this pattern:

112 = 121, 132 = 169, 172 = 289, 192 = 361, 232 = 529, 292 = 841