Applications Of Derivatives Question 90

Question: Let $ f,( 1 )=-,2 $ and $ f’(x)\ge 4.2 $ for $ 1\le x\le 6 $ . The smallest possible value of f(6) is

Options:

A) 9

B) 12

C) 15

D) 19

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Using Lagrange’s mean value theorem, for some $ c\in (1,6) $

$ f’(c)=\frac{f(6)-f(1)}{5}=\frac{f(6)+2}{5}\ge 4.2 $ Or $ f(6)+2\ge 21 $ Or $ f(6)\ge 19 $