“Complete the series: 1 1 8 4 27 9 ? ?”

"The series 1 1 8 4 27 9 ? ? alternates between cubes (1³=1 2³=8 3³=27 4³=64) and numbers (1 4 9). The missing terms are 64 (4³) and 16 (4²). Thus the next term is 64. Understanding this pattern highlights its role in mathematical reasoning for problem-solving in academic assessments."