The following question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
1, 8, 27, 64, ?

Options

A. 343
B. 125
C. 216
D. 729

Answer

B

Explanation

The given number series is based on the following pattern:
`(1)^3 = 1 xx 1 xx1 = 1 `
`(2)^(3) = 2 xx 2 xx 2 = 8`
`(3)^(3) = 3 xx 3 xx 3 = 27`
`(4)^(3) = 4 xx 4 xx 4 = 64`
`(5)^(3) = 5 xx 5 xx 5 = 125`