Which number will come in place of the question mark to continue the following…
2016
Which number will come in place of the question mark to continue the following number series?
8, 27, 64, 125, ?
- A.
216
- B.
196
- C.
343
- D.
256
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Correct answer: A
1. Analyze the given numbers in the series: 8, 27, 64, 125.
2. Recognize that these are perfect cubes of consecutive integers:
* 2^3 = 8
* 3^3 = 27
* 4^3 = 64
* 5^3 = 125
3. Following this pattern, the next number must be the cube of 6.
4. Calculate 6^3 = 6 \times 6 \times 6 = 216.
Final Answer: Option A