General Intelligence Number Series Number Series Question #6520 (CAT-I)

Find the incorrect (wrong) number in the given series: 1, 8, 27, 64, 124, 216, 343

A 27
B 64
C 216
D 124
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option D
• The terms in the series are standard cubes of consecutive natural numbers n³. 1³ = 1 2³ = 8 3³ = 27 4³ = 64 5³ = 125 6³ = 216 7³ = 343 • Hence, the number 124 is incorrect; it should be 125.