Functions Question 327

Question: If $ f(x)=\frac{x^{2}-10x+25}{x^{2}-7x+10} $ for $ x $ $ \ne , $ 5 and f is continuous at $ x=5, $ then $ f(5)= $

[EAMCET 2001]

Options:

A) 0

B) 5

C) 10

D) 25

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ f(5)=\underset{x\to 5}{\mathop{lim}},f(x) $ $ =\underset{x\to 5}{\mathop{lim}},\frac{x^{2}-10x+25}{x^{2}-7x+10} $ $ =\underset{x\to 5}{\mathop{lim}},\frac{{{(x-5)}^{2}}}{(x-2)(x-5)}=\frac{5-5}{5-2}=0 $ .