The sum of series 1+2+3+………n is less than
Let the given statement be P(n).
Step I: For n =1,
which is true.
Step ll :Let it is true for n = k,
Step lll: For n =k+1,
[using Eq. (i)]
Therefore, P(k + 1) is true when P(k) is true.
Hence, from the principle of mathematical induction, the statement is true for all natural numbers n.