Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Calculus

Question:

The least value of the function $f(x)=x^2+x+2$ in the interval [0, 1] is:

Options:

4

$\frac{7}{4}$

$\frac{3}{4}$

2

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → $\frac{7}{4}$

$f(x)=x^2+x+2$

$f'(x)=2x+1$

$2x+1=0 \Rightarrow x=-\frac{1}{2} \notin [0,1]$

$f(0)=2,\quad f(1)=4$

$\text{Least value} = 2$

$\text{Minimum value on } [0,1] = 2$