Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Section B1

Chapter

Applications of Derivatives

Question:

If $f : R \rightarrow R$ be defined by $f(x) = 2x + \cos x$, then $f$

Options:

has a minimum at $x = \pi$

has a maximum at $x = 0$

is a decreasing function

is an increasing function

Correct Answer:

is an increasing function

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → is an increasing function ##

We have,

$f(x) = 2x + \cos x$

$∴f'(x) = 2 + (-\sin x) = 2 - \sin x$

Since, $f'(x) > 0, \forall \ x$

Hence, $f(x)$ is an increasing function.