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WBJEE · Maths · Application of Derivatives

Consider the function f(x) = x(x - 1) (x - 2) ... (x - 100). Which one of the following is correct?

  1. A This function has 100 local maxima
  2. B This function has 50 local maxima
  3. C This function has 51 local maxima
  4. D Local minima do not exist for this function
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Correct Answer

(B) This function has 50 local maxima

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Hint : f(x) = x (x- 1) (x - 2) (x - 3) .... (x – 100) by studying the graph we can see that f(x) is taking maximum value at 50 points