Find the next term: 100, 81, 64, 49, 36, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the next term: 100, 81, 64, 49, 36, ?
A. 28
B. 30
C. 27
D. 25
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The terms are squares descending: 10^2, 9^2, 8^2, 7^2, 6^2. Next term = 5^2 = 25.

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