Binomial-Theorem-And-Its-Simple-Applications Question 240
Question: Let $ S(k)=1+3+5…+(2k-1)=3+k^{2}. $ Then which of the following is true?
Options:
A) Principle of mathematical induction can be used to prove the formula
B) $ S(k)\Rightarrow S(k+1) $
C) $ S(k)\not{\Rightarrow }S(k+1) $
D) $ S(1) $ is correct
Correct Answer: B
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Solution:
$ \therefore $ P.M.I cannot be applied Let S(k) is true, i.e, $ 1+3+5…+(2k-1)=3+k^{2} $
$ \Rightarrow 1+3+5…+(2k-1)+2k+1 $ $ =3+k^{2}+2k+1=3+{{(k+1)}^{2}} $
$ \therefore S(k)\Rightarrow S(k+1) $
BETA
