Question:

On which of the following intervals is the function f given by \(f(x)=x^{100}+sin\  x-1\) strictly decreasing?

Updated On: Mar 2, 2024
  • \((0,1)\)

  • \((\frac \pi2,\pi)\)

  • \((0,\frac \pi2)\)

  • \(None\  of \ these\)

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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

We have,

f(x) = x100+sinx-1

f'(x) = 100x99+cosx

In interval(0,1), cosx>0 and 100x99>0.

f'(x)>0.

Thus, function f is strictly increasing in interval (0, 1).

In interval (\(\frac \pi2\),\(\pi\)), cosx<0 and 100x99>0. also, 100x100>cosx

\(\implies\)f'(x)>0 in (\(\frac \pi2\),\(\pi\)).

Thus, function f is strictly increasing in interval (\(\frac \pi2\),\(\pi\)).

In interval (0,\(\frac \pi2\)), cosx>0 and 100x99>0.

100x99+cosx>0

f'(x)>0 on (0,\(\frac \pi2\)).

Hence, function f is strictly decreasing in none of the intervals. The correct answer is (D).

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Concepts Used:

Increasing and Decreasing Functions

Increasing Function:

On an interval I, a function f(x) is said to be increasing, if for any two numbers x and y in I such that x < y, 

⇒ f(x) ≤ f(y)

Decreasing Function:

On an interval I, a function f(x) is said to be decreasing, if for any two numbers x and y in I such that x < y,

⇒ f(x) ≥ f(y)

Strictly Increasing Function:

On an interval I, a function f(x) is said to be strictly increasing, if for any two numbers x and y in I such that x < y,

⇒ f(x) < f(y)

Strictly Decreasing Function:

On an interval I, a function f(x) is said to be strictly decreasing, if for any two numbers x and y in I such that x < y,

⇒ f(x) > f(y)

Graphical Representation of Increasing and Decreasing Functions