In the following question , selact the missing number from the given series : 3,8,5,27,8,64,12,125,17 ?

Options

A. 216
B. 361
C. 625
D. 441

Answer

A

Explanation

There are two alternating series :
(i) `3+2=5`
`5+3=8`
`8+4=12`
`12+5=17`
(ii) `(2)^(3)=8`
`(3)^(3)=27`
`(4)^(3)=64`
`(5)^(3)=125`
`(6)^(3)=216`