Please help me by solving this question – Find out the missing term in the series and fill in the blank? 49, 343, ——-, 16807, 117649

Following numbers are in a particular arithmetic sequence. Find out the missing term in the series and fill in the blank.
49, 343, ——-, 16807, 117649

My answers options are –

a. 7
b. 11
c. 2401
d. 4096
e. None of the above

Brong Asked on November 2, 2017 in GMAT.
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Hey, Your solution is here……….

Your Correct answer: c

Details Explanation:

The series of numbers given in the question is 49, 343, ——-, 16807, 117649
If we look at this series carefully, we can arrive at the conclusion that these numbers are
increasing order of powers of 7.
We have to find out the term 7 raise to the power 4 which is equal to 2401.
Hence, the correct answer is option c.

Silver Answered on November 2, 2017.
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