Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Calculus

Question:

The minimum value of the function $f(x)=x^3-12 x$ on the interval [0, 3] is:

Options:

0

-9

-16

-19

Correct Answer:

-16

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → -16

$f(x)=x^3-12x$

$f'(x)=3x^2-12=3(x^2-4)$

$f'(x)=0 \Rightarrow x=\pm 2$

$x=2 \in [0,3]$

$f(0)=0,\;\; f(2)=8-24=-16,\;\; f(3)=27-36=-9$

$\text{Minimum value} = -16$

The minimum value is $-16$.