Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Application of Integrals

Question:

Area of the region bounded by $y=-1, y=2, x=y^3$ and $x=0$ is:

Options:

$\frac{13}{4}$ sq. units

$\frac{15}{4}$ sq. units

$\frac{17}{4}$ sq. units

$\frac{19}{4}$ sq. units

Correct Answer:

$\frac{17}{4}$ sq. units

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - $\frac{17}{4}$ sq. units

area = $-\int\limits_{-1}^0y^3dy+\int\limits_0^2y^3dy$

$⇒-\left[\frac{y^4}{4}\right]_{-1}^0+\left[\frac{y^4}{4}\right]_0^2$

$=\frac{16}{4}+\frac{1}{4}=\frac{17}{4}$