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Choose the correct alternative:
1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + · · · + 17 is equal to

Options

  • 101

  • 81

  • 71

  • 61

MCQ

Solution

81

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Mathematical Induction
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Chapter 4: Combinatorics and Mathematical Induction - Exercise 4.5 [Page 198]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 4 Combinatorics and Mathematical Induction
Exercise 4.5 | Q 25 | Page 198

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