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P(n):1+3+5+...+2n1=n2
The statement P(n) is 



Options:
A .   is true for all natural numbers
B .   is not true for n>1
C .   is true for n>2
D .   none of these
Answer: Option A
:
A

P(n):1+3+5+...+2n1=n2P(1):1=121=1 true
Assume P(k) is true
1+3+5+...+2k1=k2Now, P(k+1):1+3+5+...+2n1+2k+1=k2+2k+1=(k+1)2
P(k+1) is also true.
Hence, P(n) is true for all natural numbers



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