Find the missing number? 27, 125, 343, 729, _________, 2197

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Find the missing number?
27, 125, 343, 729, _________, 2197

  1. A.

    1335

  2. B.

    1234

  3. C.

    1231

  4. D.

    1331

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Correct answer: D

Correct Answer: 1331

Explanation –

The given sequence is made up of cubes of consecutive odd integers.

  • 27 = 3^3

  • 125 = 5^3

  • 343 = 7^3

  • 729 = 9^3

  • 1331 = 11^3 (this is the missing term)

  • 2197 = 13^3

Therefore, the missing number in the series is 1331.

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