Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Applications of Derivatives

Question:

A polynomial function $f(x)$ is such that $f'(4)=f''(4)=0$ and f(x) has minimum value 10 at x = 4. Then,

Options:

$f(x)=4+(x-4)^4$

$f(x)=10+(x-4)^4$

$f(x)=(x-4)^4$

none of these

Correct Answer:

$f(x)=10+(x-4)^4$

Explanation:

We have,

$f^{\prime}(4)=0$ and $f^{\prime \prime}(4)=0$.

∴  $f(x)=(x-4)^n+\lambda$, where $n \geq 3$.

It is given that $f(x)$ has minimum at $x=4$. Therefore, $n=4$.

So, $f(x)=(x-4)^4+\lambda$

Now, $f(4)=10 \Rightarrow 10=\lambda$

Hence, $f(x)=(x-4)^4+10$