Multiple choice

Find the wrong number in the series from the given alternatives. $2, 8, 3, 27, 4, 64, 5, 225$

  1. $27$
  2. $8$
  3. $225$
  4. $64$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The series alternates between a number and its cube: 2^3 = 8, 3^3 = 27, 4^3 = 64. Following this pattern, 5^3 should be 125, but the series shows 225 instead (which is 15^2). Therefore, 225 is the wrong number that breaks the established cube pattern.