Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 27, 16, 125, 36, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 27, 16, 125, 36, ?
A. 49
B. 64
C. 343
D. 216
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Alternate cubes and squares: 1³, 2², 3³, 4², 5³, 6², 7³=343.

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