What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 9, 25, 49, ?, 121 MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 9, 25, 49, ?, 121
A. 100
B. 81
C. 72
D. 64
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The series consists of squares of odd numbers: 1², 3², 5², 7², 9², 11². The missing term is 9²=81.[reference:18]

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A. 80
B. 88
C. 92
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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 24, 48, 80, ?
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