MHT CET20192 May 2019Morning ShiftMathematicsApplication of DerivativesActual
If f x = 3 x 3 - 9 x 2 - 27 x + 15 , then the maximum value of f x is ________
Options
- A- 66
- B30
- C- 30
- D66
Correct answer
B. 30
Step-by-step solution
If f ( x ) = 3 x 3 - 9 x 2 - 27 x + 15 f ' x = 9 x 2 - 2 x - 3 = 9 x - 3 x + 1 f x maximum at x = - 1 ⇒ f - 1 = - 3 - 9 + 27 + 15 = 30