At what value of does the function achieve its absolute maximum on ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Differentiate using the quotient rule: . Step 2. Set . Step 3. For , ; for , . Thus is the global maximum. **Answer: . Why not the others:** is the root where ; gives ; is an approximation to .
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