Find the missing term: 9, 16, 25, 36, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the missing term: 9, 16, 25, 36, ?
A. 81
B. 47
C. 64
D. 49
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The terms are consecutive squares: 3²=9, 4²=16, 5²=25, 6²=36, so next is 7²=49.

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