Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1, 4, 9, 25, ??

  1. 48

  2. 64

  3. 49

  4. 50

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence consists of the squares of prime numbers: 1^2 (though 1 is not prime, it's often included), 2^2=4, 3^2=9, 5^2=25. The next prime is 7, and 7^2 = 49. 64 (8^2) and 50 are incorrect as they don't follow the prime square pattern.