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The sum of the first n odd integers, shown by induction, equals what?
An cubed
Bn(n + 1)
C2n minus 1
Dn squared
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. n squared
For example 1 + 3 + 5 = 9 = 3 squared, and adding the next odd number 2k + 1 to k squared gives (k + 1) squared.
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