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If `P(n)` is the statement `n(n+1)`, then what is `P(3)?`

A

even

B

odd

C

prime

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
Given as P (n) = n (n + 1) is even.
Therefore, `P (3) = 3 (3 + 1) = 3 (4) = 12 `
Thus, `P (3) = 12`, P (3) is also even.
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