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Let S(k)=1+3+5++(2k1)=3+k2 Then which of the following is true?

a
Principle of mathematical Induction can be used to prove the formula
b
S(k)⇒S(k+1)
c
S(k)⇒S(k+1)
d
S(1) is correct

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Let S (k) be true. Then1+3+5+…+(2k−1)=3+k2                                                                  ....(i)Now,S(k+1)=1+3+5+…+(2k−1)+(2k+1)               =3+k2+2k+1=3+(k+1)2                     [Using (i)]⇒ S(k+1) is true.Hence, S(k)⇒S(k+1).

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