In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
2, 3, 8, 63, (..)
A
1038
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B
1998
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C
3008
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D
3968
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Solution
The correct option is C 3968 Each term in the series is one less than the square of the preceding term. Thus, 22−1=3, 32−1=8, 82−1=63 ∴ Missing number = 24 * 5 = 120.