The next term in the sequence – 1, 6, 25, 62, 123, 214,

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The next term in the sequence – 1, 6, 25, 62, 123, 214, ... is

1. 343
2. 342
3. 341
4. None of these

Correct Option: C

The sequence is based on the following pattern :
1³ – 2 = 1 – 2 = – 1
2³ – 2 = 8 – 2 = 6
3³ – 2 = 27 – 2 = 25
4³ – 2 = 64 – 2 = 62
5³ – 2 = 125 – 2 = 123
6³ – 2 = 216 – 2 = 214
7³ – 2 = 343 – 2 = ?
∴ ? = 341