Choose the next term of the series A4C, E36G, I100K, _______.

Correct option is C

To find the next term, let's break down the given series:

1. First Character:

   • A → E → I → M
     The first characters are progressing alphabetically with an increment of 4 positions:

   • A → E (4th position ahead)

   • E → I (4th position ahead)

   • I → M (4th position ahead)

2. Middle Number:

   • 4 → 36 → 100 → 196

     The numbers are squares of even numbers, with the even numbers increasing by 4 (2, 6, 10, 14).
     These numbers are following the pattern of squares of even numbers:

   • 2² = 4

   • 6² = 36

   • 10² = 100

   • 14² = 196 (following the square pattern, the next number is 14²)

3. Last Character:

   • C → G → K → O
     The last characters are progressing alphabetically with an increment of 4 positions:

   • C → G (4th position ahead)

   • G → K (4th position ahead)

   • K → O (4th position ahead)

So, the next term is M196O.