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1. If f(x) = x − 3 , then f(x) + f(1/x) is equal to

x

(a) 2x3

(b) 2/x3

(c) 0

(d) 1

Correct option: (c) 0

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = x3 – (1/x3)

Now,

f(1/x) = (1/x)3 – 1/(1/x)3

= (1/x3) – x3

Thus, f(x) + f(1/x) = x3 – (1/x3) + (1/x3) – x3 = 0

2. Let n (A) = m, and n (B) = n. Then the total number of non-empty relations that can be
defined from A to B is

(a) mn

(b) nm – 1

(c) mn – 1

(d) 2mn – 1

Correct option: (d) 2mn – 1

Solution:
Given,

n(A) = m and n(B) = n

We know that,

n(A x B) = n(A). n(B) = mn

Total number of relations from A to B = Number of subsets of A x B = 2mn

So, the total number of non-empty relations from A to B = 2mn – 1.

3. If f(x) = x2 + 2, x ∈ R, then the range of f(x) is

(a) [2, ∞)

(b) (-∞, 2]

(c) (2, ∞)

(d) (-∞, 2) U (2, ∞)

Correct option: (a) [2, ∞)

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = x2 + 2

We know that the square of any number is positive, i.e. greater than or equal to 0.

So, x2 ≥ 0

Adding 2 on both sides,

x2 + 2 ≥ 0 + 2

f(x) ≥ 2

Therefore, f(x) range is [2, ∞).

4. What will be the domain for which the functions f(x) = 2x2 – 1 and g(x) = 1 – 3x are
equal?

(a) {-2, 1}

(b) {1/2, -2}

(c) [2, 12]

(d) (-1, 2)

Correct option: (b) {1/2, -2}

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = 2x2 – 1

g(x) = 1 – 3x

Now,

f(x) = g(x)

⇒ 2x2 – 1 = 1 – 3x

⇒ 2x2 + 3x – 2 = 0

⇒ 2x2 + 4x – x – 2 = 0

⇒ 2x(x + 2) – 1(x + 2) = 0

⇒ (2x – 1) (x + 2) = 0

Thus the domain for which the function f (x) = g (x) is {1/2, -2}.

5. If [x]2 – 5 [x] + 6 = 0, where [ . ] denotes the greatest integer function, then

(a) x ∈ [3, 4]

(b) x ∈ (2, 3]
(c) x ∈ [2, 3]

(d) x ∈ [2, 4)

Correct option: (d) x ∈ [2, 4)

Solution:

Given,

[x] – 5 [x] + 6 = 0, where [ . ] denotes the greatest integer function.

2

[x] – 5[x] + 6 = 0
2

[x] – 2[x] – 3[x] + 6 = 0

2

[x]([x – 2) – 3([x] – 2) = 0
([x] – 2)([x] – 3) = 0

When [x] = 2, 2 ≤ x < 3

When [x] = 3, 3 ≤ x < 4

From the above, x ∈ [2, 4).

6. If f(x) = ax + b, where a and b are integers, f(–1) = – 5 and f(3) = 3, then a and b are
equal to

(a) a = – 3, b = –1

(b) a = 2, b = – 3

(c) a = 0, b = 2

(d) a = 2, b = 3

Correct option: (b) a = 2, b = – 3

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = ax + b

And
f(-1) = -5

a(-1) + b = -5

-a + b = -5….(i)

Also, f(3) = 3

a(3) + b = 3

3a + b = 3….(ii)

From (i) and (ii),

a = 2, b = -3

7. The domain of the function f(x) = x/(x2 + 3x + 2) is

(a) [-2, -1]

(b) R – {1, 2}

(c) R – {-1, -2}

(d) R – {2}

Correct option: (c) R – {-1, -2}

Solution:

Given f(x) is a rational function of the form g(x)/h(x), where g(x) = x and h(x) = x2 + 3x + 2.

Now h(x) ≠ 0

⇒ x2 + 3x + 2 ≠ 0

⇒ x2 + x + 2x + 2 ≠ 0

⇒ x(x + 2) + 2(x + 1)

⇒ (x + 1) (x + 2) ≠ 0

⇒ x ≠ -1, x ≠ -2
Therefore, the domain of the given function is R – {– 1, – 2}.

8. The range of f(x) = √(25 – x2) is

(a) (0, 5)

(b) [0, 5]

(c) (-5, 5)

(d) [1, 5]

Correct option: (b) [0, 5]

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = √(25 – x2)

The domain of f(x) is [-5, 5] since the given function is defined only when (25 – x2) ≥ 0.

Let y = √(25 − x2)

y2 = 25 – x2

or x2 = 25 – y2

Since x ∈ [– 5, 5], the range of f(x) is [0, 5].

9. The domain and range of the real function f defined by f(x) = (4 – x)/(x – 4) is given by

(a) Domain = R, Range = {–1, 1}

(b) Domain = R – {1}, Range = R

(c) Domain = R – {4}, Range = {– 1}

(d) Domain = R – {– 4}, Range = {–1, 1}

Correct option: (c) Domain = R – {4}, Range = {– 1}

Solution:
To find the domain, consider the denominator ≠ 0

(x – 4) ≠ 0

x≠4

So, domain = R – {4}

Now,

f(x) = (4 – x)/(x – 4)

= -1(x – 4)/(x – 4)

= -1

Therefore, the range of f(x) = -1.

10. The domain and range of the function f given by f(x) = 2 – |x −5| is

(a) Domain = R+ , Range = ( – ∞, 1]

(b) Domain = R, Range = ( – ∞, 2]

(c) Domain = R, Range = (– ∞, 2)

(d) Domain = R+ , Range = (– ∞, 2]

Correct option: (b) Domain = R, Range = ( – ∞, 2]

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = 2 – |x – 5|

Now x is defined for all real numbers.

Hence the domain of f is R.

To find the range, consider |x – 5| ≥ 0

or
-|x – 5| ≤ 0

Adding 2 on both sides,

2 – |x – 5| ≤ 2

⇒ f(x) ≤ 2

Hence, the range of f(x) is (-∞, 2].

. If f(x) = x3 – (1/x3), then f(x) + f(1/x) is equal to

(a) 2x3

(b) 2/x3

(c) 0

(d) 1

Correct option: (c) 0

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = x3 – (1/x3)

Now,

f(1/x) = (1/x)3 – 1/(1/x)3

= (1/x3) – x3

Thus, f(x) + f(1/x) = x3 – (1/x3) + (1/x3) – x3 = 0

2. Let n (A) = m, and n (B) = n. Then the total number of non-empty relations that can be
defined from A to B is

(a) mn

(b) nm – 1
(c) mn – 1

(d) 2mn – 1

Correct option: (d) 2mn – 1

Solution:

Given,

n(A) = m and n(B) = n

We know that,

n(A x B) = n(A). n(B) = mn

Total number of relations from A to B = Number of subsets of A x B = 2mn

So, the total number of non-empty relations from A to B = 2mn – 1.

3. If f(x) = x2 + 2, x ∈ R, then the range of f(x) is

(a) [2, ∞)

(b) (-∞, 2]

(c) (2, ∞)

(d) (-∞, 2) U (2, ∞)

Correct option: (a) [2, ∞)

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = x2 + 2

We know that the square of any number is positive, i.e. greater than or equal to 0.

So, x2 ≥ 0

Adding 2 on both sides,

x2 + 2 ≥ 0 + 2

f(x) ≥ 2

Therefore, f(x) range is [2, ∞).

4. What will be the domain for which the functions f(x) = 2x2 – 1 and g(x) = 1 – 3x are
equal?

(a) {-2, 1}

(b) {1/2, -2}

(c) [2, 12]

(d) (-1, 2)

Correct option: (b) {1/2, -2}

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = 2x2 – 1

g(x) = 1 – 3x

Now,

f(x) = g(x)

⇒ 2x2 – 1 = 1 – 3x

⇒ 2x2 + 3x – 2 = 0

⇒ 2x2 + 4x – x – 2 = 0

⇒ 2x(x + 2) – 1(x + 2) = 0

⇒ (2x – 1) (x + 2) = 0

Thus the domain for which the function f (x) = g (x) is {1/2, -2}.
5. If [x]2 – 5 [x] + 6 = 0, where [ . ] denotes the greatest integer function, then

(a) x ∈ [3, 4]

(b) x ∈ (2, 3]

(c) x ∈ [2, 3]

(d) x ∈ [2, 4)

Correct option: (d) x ∈ [2, 4)

Solution:

Given,

[x] – 5 [x] + 6 = 0, where [ . ] denotes the greatest integer function.

2

[x] – 5[x] + 6 = 0
2

[x] – 2[x] – 3[x] + 6 = 0

2

[x]([x – 2) – 3([x] – 2) = 0
([x] – 2)([x] – 3) = 0

When [x] = 2, 2 ≤ x < 3

When [x] = 3, 3 ≤ x < 4

From the above, x ∈ [2, 4).

6. If f(x) = ax + b, where a and b are integers, f(–1) = – 5 and f(3) = 3, then a and b are
equal to

(a) a = – 3, b = –1

(b) a = 2, b = – 3

(c) a = 0, b = 2

(d) a = 2, b = 3

Correct option: (b) a = 2, b = – 3

Solution:
Given,

f(x) = ax + b

And

f(-1) = -5

a(-1) + b = -5

-a + b = -5….(i)

Also, f(3) = 3

a(3) + b = 3

3a + b = 3….(ii)

From (i) and (ii),

a = 2, b = -3

7. The domain of the function f(x) = x/(x2 + 3x + 2) is

(a) [-2, -1]

(b) R – {1, 2}

(c) R – {-1, -2}

(d) R – {2}

Correct option: (c) R – {-1, -2}

Solution:

Given f(x) is a rational function of the form g(x)/h(x), where g(x) = x and h(x) = x2 + 3x + 2.

Now h(x) ≠ 0

⇒ x2 + 3x + 2 ≠ 0

⇒ x2 + x + 2x + 2 ≠ 0
⇒ x(x + 2) + 2(x + 1)

⇒ (x + 1) (x + 2) ≠ 0

⇒ x ≠ -1, x ≠ -2

Therefore, the domain of the given function is R – {– 1, – 2}.

8. The range of f(x) = √(25 – x2) is

(a) (0, 5)

(b) [0, 5]

(c) (-5, 5)

(d) [1, 5]

Correct option: (b) [0, 5]

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = √(25 – x2)

The domain of f(x) is [-5, 5] since the given function is defined only when (25 – x2) ≥ 0.

Let y = √(25 − x2)

y2 = 25 – x2

or x2 = 25 – y2

Since x ∈ [– 5, 5], the range of f(x) is [0, 5].

9. The domain and range of the real function f defined by f(x) = (4 – x)/(x – 4) is given by

(a) Domain = R, Range = {–1, 1}

(b) Domain = R – {1}, Range = R

(c) Domain = R – {4}, Range = {– 1}

(d) Domain = R – {– 4}, Range = {–1, 1}

Correct option: (c) Domain = R – {4}, Range = {– 1}

Solution:

To find the domain, consider the denominator ≠ 0

(x – 4) ≠ 0

x≠4

So, domain = R – {4}

Now,

f(x) = (4 – x)/(x – 4)

= -1(x – 4)/(x – 4)

= -1

Therefore, the range of f(x) = -1.

10. The domain and range of the function f given by f(x) = 2 – |x −5| is

(a) Domain = R+ , Range = ( – ∞, 1]

(b) Domain = R, Range = ( – ∞, 2]

(c) Domain = R, Range = (– ∞, 2)

(d) Domain = R+ , Range = (– ∞, 2]

Correct option: (b) Domain = R, Range = ( – ∞, 2]

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = 2 – |x – 5|
Now x is defined for all real numbers.

Hence the domain of f is R.

To find the range, consider |x – 5| ≥ 0

or

-|x – 5| ≤ 0

Adding 2 on both sides,

2 – |x – 5| ≤ 2

⇒ f(x) ≤ 2

Hence, the range of f(x) is (-∞, 2].

. If f(x) = x3 – (1/x3), then f(x) + f(1/x) is equal to

(a) 2x3

(b) 2/x3

(c) 0

(d) 1

Correct option: (c) 0

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = x3 – (1/x3)

Now,

f(1/x) = (1/x)3 – 1/(1/x)3

= (1/x3) – x3

Thus, f(x) + f(1/x) = x3 – (1/x3) + (1/x3) – x3 = 0

2. Let n (A) = m, and n (B) = n. Then the total number of non-empty relations that can be
defined from A to B is

(a) mn

(b) nm – 1

(c) mn – 1

(d) 2mn – 1

Correct option: (d) 2mn – 1

Solution:

Given,

n(A) = m and n(B) = n

We know that,

n(A x B) = n(A). n(B) = mn

Total number of relations from A to B = Number of subsets of A x B = 2mn

So, the total number of non-empty relations from A to B = 2mn – 1.

3. If f(x) = x2 + 2, x ∈ R, then the range of f(x) is

(a) [2, ∞)

(b) (-∞, 2]

(c) (2, ∞)

(d) (-∞, 2) U (2, ∞)

Correct option: (a) [2, ∞)

Solution:

Given,
f(x) = x2 + 2

We know that the square of any number is positive, i.e. greater than or equal to 0.

So, x2 ≥ 0

Adding 2 on both sides,

x2 + 2 ≥ 0 + 2

f(x) ≥ 2

Therefore, f(x) range is [2, ∞).

4. What will be the domain for which the functions f(x) = 2x2 – 1 and g(x) = 1 – 3x are
equal?

(a) {-2, 1}

(b) {1/2, -2}

(c) [2, 12]

(d) (-1, 2)

Correct option: (b) {1/2, -2}

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = 2x2 – 1

g(x) = 1 – 3x

Now,

f(x) = g(x)

⇒ 2x2 – 1 = 1 – 3x

⇒ 2x2 + 3x – 2 = 0
⇒ 2x2 + 4x – x – 2 = 0

⇒ 2x(x + 2) – 1(x + 2) = 0

⇒ (2x – 1) (x + 2) = 0

Thus the domain for which the function f (x) = g (x) is {1/2, -2}.

5. If [x]2 – 5 [x] + 6 = 0, where [ . ] denotes the greatest integer function, then

(a) x ∈ [3, 4]

(b) x ∈ (2, 3]

(c) x ∈ [2, 3]

(d) x ∈ [2, 4)

Correct option: (d) x ∈ [2, 4)

Solution:

Given,

[x] – 5 [x] + 6 = 0, where [ . ] denotes the greatest integer function.

2

[x] – 5[x] + 6 = 0
2

[x] – 2[x] – 3[x] + 6 = 0

2

[x]([x – 2) – 3([x] – 2) = 0
([x] – 2)([x] – 3) = 0

When [x] = 2, 2 ≤ x < 3

When [x] = 3, 3 ≤ x < 4

From the above, x ∈ [2, 4).

6. If f(x) = ax + b, where a and b are integers, f(–1) = – 5 and f(3) = 3, then a and b are
equal to

(a) a = – 3, b = –1

(b) a = 2, b = – 3
(c) a = 0, b = 2

(d) a = 2, b = 3

Correct option: (b) a = 2, b = – 3

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = ax + b

And

f(-1) = -5

a(-1) + b = -5

-a + b = -5….(i)

Also, f(3) = 3

a(3) + b = 3

3a + b = 3….(ii)

From (i) and (ii),

a = 2, b = -3

7. The domain of the function f(x) = x/(x2 + 3x + 2) is

(a) [-2, -1]

(b) R – {1, 2}

(c) R – {-1, -2}

(d) R – {2}

Correct option: (c) R – {-1, -2}

Solution:
Given f(x) is a rational function of the form g(x)/h(x), where g(x) = x and h(x) = x2 + 3x + 2.

Now h(x) ≠ 0

⇒ x2 + 3x + 2 ≠ 0

⇒ x2 + x + 2x + 2 ≠ 0

⇒ x(x + 2) + 2(x + 1)

⇒ (x + 1) (x + 2) ≠ 0

⇒ x ≠ -1, x ≠ -2

Therefore, the domain of the given function is R – {– 1, – 2}.

8. The range of f(x) = √(25 – x2) is

(a) (0, 5)

(b) [0, 5]

(c) (-5, 5)

(d) [1, 5]

Correct option: (b) [0, 5]

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = √(25 – x2)

The domain of f(x) is [-5, 5] since the given function is defined only when (25 – x2) ≥ 0.

Let y = √(25 − x2)

y2 = 25 – x2

or x2 = 25 – y2

Since x ∈ [– 5, 5], the range of f(x) is [0, 5].

9. The domain and range of the real function f defined by f(x) = (4 – x)/(x – 4) is given by

(a) Domain = R, Range = {–1, 1}

(b) Domain = R – {1}, Range = R

(c) Domain = R – {4}, Range = {– 1}

(d) Domain = R – {– 4}, Range = {–1, 1}

Correct option: (c) Domain = R – {4}, Range = {– 1}

Solution:

To find the domain, consider the denominator ≠ 0

(x – 4) ≠ 0

x≠4

So, domain = R – {4}

Now,

f(x) = (4 – x)/(x – 4)

= -1(x – 4)/(x – 4)

= -1

Therefore, the range of f(x) = -1.

10. The domain and range of the function f given by f(x) = 2 – |x −5| is

(a) Domain = R+ , Range = ( – ∞, 1]

(b) Domain = R, Range = ( – ∞, 2]

(c) Domain = R, Range = (– ∞, 2)

(d) Domain = R+ , Range = (– ∞, 2]

Correct option: (b) Domain = R, Range = ( – ∞, 2]

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = 2 – |x – 5|

Now x is defined for all real numbers.

Hence the domain of f is R.

To find the range, consider |x – 5| ≥ 0

or

-|x – 5| ≤ 0

Adding 2 on both sides,

2 – |x – 5| ≤ 2

⇒ f(x) ≤ 2

Hence, the range of f(x) is (-∞, 2].

1. Which of the following is a statement?

(a) Roses are black.

(b) Mind your own business.

(c) Be punctual.

(d) Do not tell lies.

Correct option: (a) Roses are black.

Solution:

The sentences in (b), (c), and (d) are neither true nor false. All these sentences are
pieces of advice.

Sentence (a) is a definite statement.

2. Which of the following is not a statement?

(a) Smoking is injurious to health.

(b) 2 + 2 = 4

(c) 2 is the only even prime number.

(d) Come here.

Correct option: (d) Come here.

Solution:

Smoking is injurious to health. – It is a statement.

2 + 2 = 4; It is a mathematical statement.

2 is the only even prime number. – Mathematical statement.

Come here. – It is not a statement but it is an order.

3. The negation of the statement “7 is greater than 8” is

(a) 7 is equal to 8.

(b) 7 is not greater than 8.

(c) 8 is less than 7.

(d) none of these.

Correct option: (b) 7 is not greater than 8.

Solution:

Statement: 7 is greater than 8

Negation: 7 is not greater than 8

4. The contrapositive of the statement “If p, then q”, is

(a) If q, then p.
(b) If p, then ~ q.

(c) If ~ q, then ~ p.

(d) If ~ p, then ~ q.

Correct option: (c) If ~ q, then ~ p.

Solution:

The contrapositive of the statement “If p, then q”, is If ~ q, then ~ p.

5. The connective in the statement “Earth revolves around the Sun and Moon is a
satellite of earth” is

(a) or

(b) Earth

(c) Sun

(d) and

Correct option: (d) and

Solution:

Given statement: Earth revolves around the Sun and Moon is a satellite of earth

Here, the connective word is “and.”

6. The converse of the statement “If x > y, then x + a > y + a” is

(a) If x < y, then x + a < y + a.

(b) If x + a > y + a, then x > y.

(c) If x < y, then x + a > y + a.

(d) If x > y, then x + a < y + a.

Correct option: (b) If x + a > y + a, then x > y.

Solution:

As we know, the converse of a statement p ⇒ q is the statement q ⇒ p.

So, the converse of the statement “If x > y, then x + a > y + a” is If x + a > y + a, then x >
y.

7. Which of the following statements is a conjunction?

(a) Ram and Shyam are friends.

(b) Both Ram and Shyam are tall.

(c) Both Ram and Shyam are enemies.

(d) None of the above

Correct option: (d) None of the above

Solution:

When the word connects two statements “and,” we call the combined statement
conjunction.

None of the statements is connected by “and” from the given.

8. The contrapositive of the statement ‘If Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab, then
Chandigarh is in India’ is

(a) If Chandigarh is not in India, then Chandigarh is not the capital of Punjab.

(b) If Chandigarh is in India, then Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab.

(c) If Chandigarh is not the capital of Punjab, then Chandigarh is not the capital of India.

(d) If Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab, then Chandigarh is not in India.

Correct option: (a) If Chandigarh is not in India, then Chandigarh is not the capital of
Punjab.

Solution:
The contrapositive of a statement p ⇒ q is the statement ∼ q ⇒ ∼p.

Therefore, the contrapositive of the statement ‘If Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab,
then Chandigarh is in India’ is “If Chandigarh is not in India, then Chandigarh is not the
capital of Punjab.”

9. The method(s) that are used to check the validity of statements is/are

(a) contrapositive method

(b) method of contradiction

(c) using a counter example

(d) All the above

Correct option: (d) All the above

Solution:

The methods that are used to check the validity of statements include the following.

(i) direct method

(ii) contrapositive method

(iii) method of contradiction

(iv) using a counter example

10. The negation of the statement “Akash or Ankitha lived in Goa” is

(a) Akash did not live in Goa or Ankitha lives in Goa.

(b) Akash lives in Goa and Ankitha did not live in Goa.

(c) Akash did not live in Goa and Ankitha did not live in Goa.

(d) Akash did not live in Goa or Ankitha did not live in Goa.

Correct option: (c) Akash did not live in Goa and Ankitha did not live in Goa.
Solution:

Given,

Statement: Akash or Ankitha lived in Goa

Negation of the above statement is:

Akash did not live in Goa and Ankitha did not live in Goa.

1. The derivative of x2 cos x is

(a) 2x sin x – x2 sin x

(b) 2x cos x – x2 sin x

(c) 2x sin x – x2 cos x

(d) cosx – x2 sin x cos x

Correct option: (b) 2x cos x – x2 sin x

Solution:

d/dx(x2 cos x)

Using the formula d/dx [f(x) g(x)] = f(x) [d/dx g(x)] + g(x) [d/dx f(x)]

d/dx(x2 cos x) = x2 [d/dx (cos x)] + cos x [d/dx x2]

= x2(-sin x) + cos x (2x)

= 2x cos x – x2 sin x

2. limx→0 | sin x|/x is equal to

(a) 1

(b) –1

(c) 0
(d) does not exist

Correct option: (d) does not exist

Solution:

Right hand side limit, R.H.S = limx→0+ |sin x|/ x = limx→0+ sin x/x = 1

Left hand side limit, L.H.S = limx→0- |sin x|/ x = limx→0- -sin x/x = -1

R.H.S ≠ L.H.S

Therefore, the solution does not exist.

3. If f(x) = x sin x, then f′(π/2) is equal to

(a) 0

(b) 1

(c) –1

(d) 1/2

Correct option: (b) 1

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = x sin x

f'(x) = x[d/dx sin x] + sin x [d/dx (x)]

= x cos x + sin x

Now,

f′(π/2) = (π/2) cos π/2 + sin π/2

= (π/2) (0) + 1

=1
4. limx→0 (cosec x – cot x)/x is

(a) -1/2

(b) 1

(c) 1/2

(d) 1

Correct option: (c) 1/2

6. limx→0 x sin(1/x) is equal to

(a) 0

(b) 1

(c) ½

(d) does not exist

Correct option: (a) 0

Solution:

We know that,

limx→0 x = 0

And

-1 ≤ sin 1/x ≤ 1

By Sandwich theorem,

limx→0 x sin(1/x) = 0

7. limx→π (sin x)/(x – π) is equal to

(a) 1

(b) 2
(c) -1

(d) -2

Correct option: (c) -1

Solution:

limx→π (sin x)/(x – π) = limx→π [sin(π – x)])/(x – π)

We know that, limx→0 (sin x)/x = 1

When π – x → 0

x→π

Therefore,

limx→π [sin(π – x)])/(x – π) = limx→π -[sin(π – x)])/(π – x) = -1

8. Let f(x) = x – [x]; ∈ R, then f′(1/2) is

(a) 3/2

(b) 1

(c) 0

(d) -1

Correct option: (b) 1

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = x – [x]

f′(x) = 1 – 0 {[x] = integer less than or equal to x}

f′(1/2) = 1

9. If y = (sin x + cos x)/(sin x – cos x), dy/dx at x = 0 is

(a) -2

(b) 0

(c) ½

(d) does not exist

Correct option: (a) -2

Solution:

Given,

y = (sin x + cos x)/(sin x – cos x)

Dividing the numerator and denominator by cos x,

y = (tan x + 1)/(tan x – 1)

y = (1 + tan x)/ [-(1 – tan x)]

We know that tan π/4 = 1,

y = -(tan π/4 + tan x)/(1 – tan π/4 tan x)

y = -tan(π/4 + x)

dy/dx = -d/dx tan(π/4 + x)

= -sec2(π/4 + x) {since d/dx tan x = sec2x}

(dy/dx)x = 0 = -sec2(π/4 + 0)

= -sec2(π/4)

= -(√2)2

= -2

10. The positive integer n so that limx→3 (xn – 3n)/(x – 3) = 108 is

(a) 3
(b) 4

(c) -2

(d) 1

Correct option: (b) 4

Solution:

We know that,

limx→3 (xn – 3n)/(x – 3) = n(3)n-1

Thus, n(3)n-1 = 108 {from the given}

n(3)n-1 = 4(27) = 4(33) = 4(3)4-1

Therefore, n = 4