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Definition of a language L with alphabet {a} is given as following. L= { ank | k > 0, and n is a positive integer constant} What is the minimum number of states needed in a DFA to recognize L?

a.

k+1

b.

n+1

c.

2n+1

d.

2k+1

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Answer: (b).n+1

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