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In the pattern of perfect squares 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, which number comes next?

hard 3 marks Class 2 · Mathematics · Patterns
Answer
64

The correct answer is 64 — Therefore the next number is 64.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognize that the given numbers are 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², 6², 7².
  2. The next square is 8².
  3. 8² = 64.
  4. Therefore the next number is 64.
Common mistake: Not recognizing squares or adding wrong numbers

Concept tested: Square numbers pattern

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