Consider a proof of the following fact: For all n ≥ 4, 2n ≥ n2 What should be proven in the inductive step?(mcqs) a)   For n=4, 2n ≥ n^2 b)   For n=1, 2n ≥ n2 c)   For every k ≥ 4, if 2k ≥ k2, then 2k+1 ≥ (k+1)2 d)   2k ≥ k2

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Consider a proof of the following fact:

For all n ≥ 4, 2n ≥ n2

What should be proven in the inductive step?(mcqs)

a)  

For n=4, 2n ≥ n^2

b)  

For n=1, 2n ≥ n2

c)  

For every k ≥ 4, if 2k ≥ k2, then 2k+1 ≥ (k+1)2

d)  

2k ≥ k2

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