MHT CET20255 May 2025Evening ShiftMathematicsApplication of DerivativesActual
The approximate value of 1 (2 002)^2 is
Options
- A0.2495
- B0.2595
- C0.2095
- D0.2392
Correct answer
A. 0.2495
Step-by-step solution
The approximate value of 1 (2.002)^2 is found using differential approximation with f(x) = x⁻² . Let x₀ = 2 and x = 0.002 , so f(2) = 0.25 and f'(x) = -2x⁻³ , giving f'(2) = -0.25 . The linear approximation yields f(2.002) f(2) + f'(2) x = 0.25 - 0.25 0.002 = 0.2495 . Comparing with the choices, the approximation matches option A .