Functions Question 84

Question: If $ f(x)= \begin{cases} & x^{2},,when,x\le 1 \\ & x+5,\text{when }x>1 \\ \end{cases} . $ , then

[AISSE 1983]

Options:

A) $ f(x) $ is continuous at $ x=1 $

B) $ f(x) $ is discontinuous at $ x=1 $

C) $ \underset{x\to 1}{\mathop{\lim }},f(x)=1 $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \underset{x\to 1-}{\mathop{\lim }},f(x)=1,\underset{x\to 1+}{\mathop{\lim }},f(x)=6. $