Let the function, be continuous on and differentiable on . If and , for all , then for all such functions , lies in the interval:
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
Apply the mean value theorem with the bound and . On , gives , and on , gives . Adding, , and since nothing bounds the sum below, it ranges over .
JEE Main · 2020 · 07 Jan 2020 · Shift 1 · Single correct option