Question

Each of the following items presents a numerical analogy in the form $A : B :: C : X$, where the missing term $X$ is derived using a multi-step arithmetic rule ($n^3 - k$, $n^3 - n$, $n^2 + n$, or $n^2 - n$). Evaluate the value of $X$ for each analogy item, and arrange the items in ascending order based on their solved value of $X$ (from smallest value to largest value).