MCQ
Let $P(m)$ be the statement $m^2 > 100$, the statement $P(k + 1)$ will be true if:
  • A
    $P(1)$ is true
  • B
    $P(2)$ is true
  • $P(k)$ is true
  • D
    none of these

Answer

Correct option: C.
$P(k)$ is true
$P(r)$ is true
$ \Rightarrow r^2>100$
$\Rightarrow r^2+2 r+1>100+2 r+1 $
$ \Rightarrow(r+1)^2>100 $
$ \Rightarrow P(r+1) $ is true as
$r^2+(2 r+1)>r^2>100$
$\Rightarrow P(k+1)$ is true $($say $r=k)$
$P(k + 1)$ is true when every $p(k)$ is
So, In order to prove that $P(k + 1)$ is true.
It is sufficient to consider $P(k)$ is true.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free