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2009

Mathematics

JAMB

What value of x will make the function x(4 - x) a maximum?

A.

4

B.

3

C.

2

D.

1

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation

x(4 - x) 4x - x2 dy/dx = 4 - 2x dy/dx = 0 2x = 4 x = 4/2 = 2

x(4 - x) 4x - x2 dy/dx = 4 - 2x dy/dx = 0 2x = 4 x = 4/2 = 2
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