What is the local maximum of ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Differentiate: . Step 2. Compute function value: . Since , it is a local maximum at . **Answer: . Why not the others:** makes an arithmetic error; and are not critical points.

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