Multiple choice

Directions: Find the missing term in the following series. 289, 256, 225, 196, ?

  1. 164

  2. 165

  3. 169

  4. 170
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Explanation

The series consists of squares: 17^2=289, 16^2=256, 15^2=225, 14^2=196. The next is 13^2 = 169.

AI explanation

The given series consists of perfect squares in descending order. The terms can be written as 17 squared, 16 squared, 15 squared, and 14 squared. The next term is the square of 13, which is 169.

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