Multiple choice

In the following number series find the missing term- 188 \quad 184 \quad 211 \quad 195 \quad 320 \quad ?

  1. 290

  2. 284

  3. 300

  4. 278

  5. 282
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern alternates: subtract 4, add 27, subtract 16, add 125, then subtract 64. The subtractions are powers of 2 (2², 4², 8²) and additions follow n³ where n increases by 2 (3³, 5³). 320 - 64 = 284.

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