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What comes next in the given number series? 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ?

1. 196
2. 216
3. 225
4. 256

Correct answer: 216

Solution

The series is the cube of natural numbers: \(1^3=1\), \(2^3=8\), \(3^3=27\), \(4^3=64\), \(5^3=125\). The next term is \(6^3=216\).

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