What will be the value of P in the number series: 0, 3, 26, 255, P, ...?

A624

B511

C1023

D3124 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 3124

Explanation

P = 3124.

Each term follows n^n - 1 for n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

1^1 - 1 = 0, 2^2 - 1 = 3.

3^3 - 1 = 26, 4^4 - 1 = 255.

5^5 - 1 = 3125 - 1 = 3124.

So the fifth term is 3124.

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