Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Determinants

Question:

The maximum value of 4 sin2x + 3 cos2x is :

Options:

3

4

5

7

Correct Answer:

4

Explanation:

y = 4 sin2x + 3 cos2x

y = sin2x + 3(sin2x + cos2x)

y = sin2x + 3

since sin2x + cos2x = 1

y = sin2x + 3

we know that  0 ≤ sin2x ≤ 1

so   3 ≤ sin2x + 3 ≤ 4

so ymax = 4