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Let $f^{\prime}(0)=-3$ and $f^{\prime}(x) \leq 5$ for all real values of $x$. The $\mathrm{f}(2)$ can have possible maximum value as
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesMHT CETMHT CET 2023 (09 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 10
  • B 5
  • C 7
  • D 13
Solution:
2635 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 7
Applying Lagrange's mean value theorem on interval $[0,2]$, we get there exist atleast one ' $c$ ' $\in(0,2)$ such that
$\begin{array}{ll}
& \frac{\mathrm{f}(2)-\mathrm{f}(0)}{2-0}=\mathrm{f}^{\prime}(\mathrm{c}) \\
\therefore & \mathrm{f}(2)-\mathrm{f}(0)=2 \mathrm{f}^{\prime}(\mathrm{c}) \\
\therefore & \mathrm{f}(2)=\mathrm{f}(0)+2 \mathrm{f}^{\prime}(\mathrm{c}) \\
\therefore & \mathrm{f}(2)=-3+2 \mathrm{f}^{\prime}(\mathrm{c})
\end{array}$
Given that $\mathrm{f}^{\prime}(x) \leq 5$ for all $x$
$\begin{array}{ll}
\therefore & \mathrm{f}(2) \leq-3+10 \\
\therefore & \mathrm{f}(2) \leq 7
\end{array}$
$\therefore \quad$ Largest possible value of $\mathrm{f}(2)$ is 7 .

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