Multiple choice

Find the wrong term / missing term in the given series. 256, 252, 279, 263, 388, ?

  1. 344

  2. 352

  3. 366

  4. 324

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Differences: 256-252=4 (2^2), 252+27=279 (3^3), 279-16=263 (4^2), 263+125=388 (5^3). The pattern is -2^2, +3^3, -4^2, +5^3. Next is -6^2 = 388 - 36 = 352.

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