Multiple choice softskills creativity

Which number should come next in the series? 1,4,9,16,25,__

  1. 27

  2. 34

  3. 36

  4. 40

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The series consists of consecutive perfect squares: 1^2=1, 2^2=4, 3^2=9, 4^2=16, 5^2=25. The next number in the sequence is 6^2, which equals 36.