Multiple choice general knowledge

1,8,27,64,125,_

  1. 289

  2. 216

  3. 196

  4. 226

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The series is n³ for n=1,2,3,4,5: 1³=1, 2³=8, 3³=27, 4³=64, 5³=125. The next term is 6³=216. Option A (289=17²) is a square, not a cube. Option C (196=14²) is also a square. Option D (226) doesn't follow any clear pattern.