COMEDK2023MathematicsMathematical Induction
If 49^n+16^n+k is divisible by 64 for n N , then the least negative integral value of k is
Options
- A-1
- B-2
- C-3
- D-4
Correct answer
A. -1
Step-by-step solution
Let P(n)=49^n+16^n+k For n=1 , we get P(1)=49^ (1) +16^ (1) +k=65+k As P(1) is divisible by 64 , we take k=-1P(1)=65-1=64 , which is divisible by 64 . Thus, the least negative integral value of k be -1 .