Applications Of Derivatives Question 248

Question: $ 2x^{3}+18x^{2}-96x+45=0 $ is an increasing function when

[RPET 1997]

Options:

A) $ x\le -8,,x\ge 2 $

B) $ x<-2,x\ge 8 $

C) $ x\le -2,x\ge 8 $

D) $ 0\le x\le -2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ f’(x)=6x^{2}+36x-96>0 $ , for increasing

therefore $ f’(x)=(x+8)(x-2)\ge 0 $

therefore $ x\ge 2,\ x\le -8 $ .