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Maxima & Minima · Question 56 of 80

Question 56

MediumOriginal question

Read the two statements and choose the correct option.

I. On [0,1][0, 1], f(x)=x2f(x) = x^{2} has greatest value 1.

II. On (0,1)(0, 1), f(x)=x2f(x) = x^{2} has a greatest value.

Options for question 56

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. I: x2x^{2} rises on [0,1][0, 1], so its greatest value is f(1)=1f(1) = 1. True.

  2. II: on (0,1)(0, 1), x2x^{2} comes as close to 1 as we like but never reaches it, so no value is the greatest. False.

Worth noting

A continuous function is sure to reach a greatest and a least value only on a closed interval.

Concept
Closed and open intervals
Typical time
90 s
Your time
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The rule this testsGreatest and least values on an interval
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