Find the next term of the series: 8, 20, 38, 62, 92

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24 Feb 2020 Series

Find the next term of the series: 8, 20, 38, 62, 92

OPtion

1) 108
2) 112
3) 118
4) 124
5) 126
6) 128
7) 132
8) 136
9) 138
10) None of these

Solution

Series is formed with following formula:
nth term = (n+1)^3 - n^3 + 1
So 6th term = (6+1)^3 - 6^3 + 1 = 128

Correct Option: 6 Best Solution (4)