What is the 7th number in the pattern: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, …?

32

36

39

49

Question

What is the 7th number in the pattern: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, …?
		
32
		
36
		
39
		
49

mathmale · Answer

1, 4, 9, 16 and 25 can all be characterized by the word ...... ?

Once you've spotted this pattern, finding the next number should be easy.

whyy · Answer

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whyy · Answer

The pattern is going by odds, 1,4,9,16,25 just place in the missing numbers 1+3=4+5=9+7=16+9=25+11=36

osprey · Answer

looks like they're all PERFECT SQUARES to me. 1squared 2 squared 3 squared etc. So, a bit of times tables ...

mathmale · Answer

WHYY:  That's an interesting observation.  Hadn't noticed this myself.  Osprey:  You're right on target.