Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 384
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Recognizing perfect cubes is a common categorization task.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Compare each entry to nearby cubes or factorize to check whether all prime exponents are multiples of 3.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Locate 7^3 = 343 and 8^3 = 512; 384 lies between them and is neither.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They equal exact cubes.
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming “even and large” implies a cube; exact equality to n^3 is required.
Final Answer:
384 is the non-cube.
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