Find the next term: 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the next term: 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ?
A. 343
B. 196
C. 216
D. 256
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The terms are cubes of natural numbers: 1^3, 2^3, 3^3, 4^3, 5^3. Next term = 6^3 = 216.

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A. 238
B. 246
C. 254
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