Applications Of Derivatives Question 363

Question: The function $ f(x)=|px-q|+r|x|, $ $ x\in (-\infty ,\infty ) $ where $ p>0,q>0,r>0 $ assumes its minimum value only at one point if

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Options:

A) $ p\ne q $

B) $ q\ne r $

C) $ r\ne p $

D) $ p=q=r $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ f(x)=|px-9|+r|x|,x\in (-\infty ,\infty ) $ Where $ p>0, $

$ q>0 $ and $ r>0 $ can assume its minimum value only at one point, if $ p=q=r $ .