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MHT CET · Maths · Application of Derivatives

The function \(f(x)=\log (1+x)-\frac{2 x}{2+x}\) is increasing on

  1. A \((0, \infty)\)
  2. B \((-\infty, 0)\)
  3. C \((-\infty, \infty)\)
  4. D None of these
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Correct Answer

(A) \((0, \infty)\)

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Given, \(f(x)=\log (1+x)-\frac{2 x}{2+x}\)
\(\therefore f^{\prime}(x) =\frac{1}{1+x}-\frac{(2+x) \cdot 2-2 x}{(2+x)^{2}} \)
\( =\frac{x^{2}}{(1+x)(x+2)^{2}}\)
Clearly, \(f^{\prime}(x)>0\) for all \(x>0\). Hence, \(f(x)\) is increasing on \((0, \infty)\).