Series Completion - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveChoose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the question mark in the given series.
Q1:

198, 194, 185, 169, ?

A 92

B 112

C 136

D 144

ANS:D - 144

Explanation: The pattern is - 4, - 9, - 16,.....i.e. - 22, - 32, - 42,..... So, missing pattern = 169 - 52 = 169 - 25 = 144.