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Let fx be a polynomial of degree four and having its extreme values at x=1 and x=2. If limx0 1+fxx2=3, then f2 is equal to 

MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2015 (04 Apr)
Options:
  • A 4
  • B -8
  • C -4
  • D 0
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The correct answer is: 0

Let fx=ax4+bx3+cx2+dx+e

Then limx01+fxx2=3

limx01+ax2+bx+c+dx+ex2=3

This limit exists when d=e=0.

So,  limx01+ax2+bx+c=3

c+1=3

c=2

It is given, x=1 and x=2 are the solution of f'x=0.

f'x=4ax3+3bx2+2cx

x4ax2+3bx+2c=0

Given 1, 2 are the roots of the quadratic equation. 

Sum of roots=-3b4a=1+2=3

b=-4a

Product of roots =2c4a=1·2=2

a=c4

a=12b=-2

 fx=12x4-2x3+2x2

f2=8-16+8

f2=0

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