The value of is
Let the given statement be P(n). i.e
Step l :For n=1,i.e., which is true.
Step lI: Let it is true for n = k,
Step III For n= k + 1,
Therefore, P(k + 1) is true when P(e) is true.
Hence, from the principle of mathematical induction, the statement is true for all natural numbers n.