If the function , where , attains its local maximum and local minimum values at and , respectively, such that , then is equal to:
- (A)55
- (B)10
- (C)23
- (D)37✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Find critical points:
Critical points are and .
Since :
Given : .
Thus .
Critical points are and .
Since :
- At : (local maximum, so )
- At : (local minimum, so )
Given : .
Thus .
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