Question

Consider points a, b, and c in the graph. Determine which of these points is relative maxima on the interval x = –1 and x = 2 in the graph.

Answer 1

Given:

The graph of a function is given.

To find:

The point that is the relative maxima on the interval x = –1 and x = 2 in the graph.

Solution:

Relative maxima: It is the maximum point of a function over a short interval.

From the given graph it is clear that the graph of the function over the interval x = –1 and x = 2 has a relative maxima at (0,0).

Clearly, (0,0) is represented by point a.

So, the point a is the relative maxima on the interval x = –1 and x = 2 in the graph.

Therefore, the correct option is A.