Principle Of Mathematical Induction Question 64

Question: If $ p(n)=n^{3}+{{(n+1)}^{3}}+{{(n+2)}^{3}} $ where $ n\in N $ then p(n) is divisible by

Options:

A) 9

B) 7

C) 13

D) 15

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • [a] Let n=1,
    $ \therefore P(1)=1+8+27=36 $
    $ \therefore P(1)=36 $ is divisible by 9