The next term in the geometric sequence 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, ….. is
243
In the given pattern 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, ….. consecutive terms are formed by multiplying the preceding term by 3.
1 × 3 = 3
3 × 3 = 9
9 × 3 = 27
27 × 3 = 81
So, the next term in the geometric sequence will be 81 × 3 = 243.