Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
1024, 899, 835, 808, 800, ?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 799
1024, 899, 835, 808, 800, ?
1024 - (5)3 = 1024 - 125 = 899
899 - (4)3 = 899 - 64 = 835
835 - (3)3 = 835 - 27 = 808
808 - (2)3 = 808 - 8 = 800
800 - (1)3 = 800 - 1 = 799