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Q1.

By induction hypothesis, the series 1² + 2² + 3² + … + p² can be proved equivalent to ____________

Discuss

Answer: (b).b

Q2.

What is the base case for the inequality 7ⁿ > n³, where n = 3?

652 > 189

42 < 132

343 > 27

42 <= 431

Discuss

Answer: (c).343 > 27

Q3.

In the principle of mathematical induction, which of the following steps is mandatory?

induction hypothesis

inductive reference

induction set assumption

minimal set representation

Discuss

Answer: (a).induction hypothesis

Q4.

For m = 1, 2, …, 4m+2 is a multiple of ________

Discuss

Answer: (d).2

Q5.

For any integer m>=3, the series 2+4+6+…+(4m) can be equivalent to ________

m²+3

m+1

mᵐ

3m²+4

Discuss

Answer: (a).m²+3

Q6.

For every natural number k, which of the following is true?

(mn)ᵏ = mᵏnᵏ

m*k = n + 1

(m+n)ᵏ = k + 1

mᵏn = mnᵏ

Discuss

Answer: (a).(mn)ᵏ = mᵏnᵏ

Q7.

For any positive integer m ______ is divisible by 4.

5m² + 2

3m + 1

m² + 3

m³ + 3m

Discuss

Answer: (d).m³ + 3m

Q8.

According to principle of mathematical induction, if P(k+1) = m⁽ᵏ⁺¹⁾ + 5 is true then _____ must be true.

P(k) = 3m⁽ᵏ⁾

P(k) = m⁽ᵏ⁾ + 5

P(k) = m⁽ᵏ⁺²⁾ + 5

P(k) = m⁽ᵏ⁾

Discuss

Answer: (b).P(k) = m⁽ᵏ⁾ + 5

Q9.

Which of the following is the base case for 4ⁿ⁺¹ > (n+1)² where n = 2?

64 > 9

16 > 2

27 < 91

54 > 8

Discuss

Answer: (a).64 > 9

Q10.

What is the induction hypothesis assumption for the inequality m ! > 2ᵐ where m>=4?

for m=k, k+1!>2ᵏ holds

for m=k, k!>2ᵏ holds

for m=k, k!>3ᵏ holds

for m=k, k!>2ᵏ⁺¹ holds

Discuss

Answer: (b).for m=k, k!>2ᵏ holds

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