The principle of mathematical induction is for the set of:

Integers

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Rational numbers

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Whole number

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Positive integers

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Solution

The correct option is D
Positive integers

The principle of mathematical induction is a mathematical process which is used to establish the validity of a general result involving natural numbers or positive integers.

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