SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 163

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q163

Which of the following numbers will replace the question marks (?) in the given series?
324, 289, 256, 225, ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 196.

324, 289, 256, 225, ?

324 = (18)2

289 = (17)2

256 = (16)2

225 = (15)2

196 = (14)2