Multiple choice

Find the next two terms of the following series. 1, 4, 9, 16, _, _.

  1. 25, 30

  2. 20, 28

  3. 25, 36

  4. 25, 40
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Explanation

The series consists of squares of consecutive integers: 1^2=1, 2^2=4, 3^2=9, 4^2=16. The next two terms are 5^2=25 and 6^2=36.

AI explanation

The given series follows the pattern of squares of consecutive natural numbers. The terms can be written as 1 squared is 1, 2 squared is 4, 3 squared is 3, and 4 squared is 16. Continuing this pattern, the next two terms are 5 squared which is 25, and 6 squared which is 36.

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