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Question
For principle of mathematical induction to be true, what type of number should "n" be?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Mathematical induction is typically applied to statements involving natural numbers (positive integers). The principle requires a base case (usually n=1) and an inductive step showing that if the statement holds for n=k, then it holds for n=k+1, which works for natural numbers.
Hint
Mathematical induction usually starts with the smallest positive integer.