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51.

Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\), if x=sin⁡3t and y=t^2 tan⁡2t.(a) \(\frac{3t(tan⁡2t+tsec^2 2t)}{4 cos⁡3t}\)(b) \(\frac{(tan⁡2t+tsec^2 2t)}{3 cos⁡3t}\)(c) \(\frac{-2t(tan⁡2t+tsec^2 2t)}{3 cos⁡3t}\)(d) \(\frac{2t(tan⁡2t+tsec^2 2t)}{3 cos⁡3t}\)I have been asked this question in examination.My question is from Derivatives of Functions in Parametric Forms topic in chapter Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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Right OPTION is (d) \(\frac{2T(tan⁡2t+tsec^2 2t)}{3 cos⁡3t}\)

To EXPLAIN I would say: GIVEN that, x=sin⁡3t and y=t^2 tan⁡2t

\(\frac{dx}{dt}\)=3 cos⁡3t

By using u.v rule, we get

\(\frac{DY}{dt}\)=\(\frac{d}{dx} \,(t^2) \,tan⁡2t+\frac{d}{dx} \,(tan⁡2t)\) t^2

\(\frac{dy}{dt}\)=2t tan⁡2t+2t^2 sec^2⁡2t

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{dy}{dt}.\frac{dt}{dx}=\frac{(2t \,tan⁡2t+2t^2 \,sec^2⁡2t)}{3 \,cos⁡3t}\)

∴\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{2t(tan⁡2t+tsec^2 \,2t)}{3 \,cos⁡3t}\)

52.

Find the second order derivative of y=9 log⁡ t^3.(a) \(\frac{27}{t^2}\)(b) –\(\frac{27}{t^2}\)(c) –\(\frac{1}{t^2}\)(d) –\(\frac{27}{2t^2}\)This question was posed to me in an interview for internship.Asked question is from Second Order Derivatives topic in section Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (B) –\(\frac{27}{t^2}\)

To explain: Given that, y=9 log⁡t^3

\(\frac{dy}{DX}=9.\frac{1}{t^3}.3t^2=\frac{27}{t}\)

\(\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2}=27(-\frac{1}{t^2})=-\frac{27}{t^2}\).
53.

Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\), if x=2t^2 and y=6t^6.(a) -9t^4(b) 9t^4(c) t^4(d) 9t^3I had been asked this question in a job interview.Question is taken from Derivatives of Functions in Parametric Forms in section Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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The correct option is (B) 9t^4

The EXPLANATION is: Given that, x=2t^2 and y=6t^6

\(\frac{DX}{dt}\)=4t

\(\frac{DY}{dt}\)=36t^5

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{dy}{dt}.\frac{dt}{dx}=\frac{36t^5}{4t}=9t^4\)

54.

Differentiate 2e^x^4 log⁡x w.r.t x.(a) \(\frac{2e^{x^4} (4x^4 log⁡x+1)}{x^2}\)(b) \(\frac{e^{x^4} (4x^4 log⁡x+1)}{x}\)(c) \(\frac{2e^{x^4} (4x^4 log⁡x+1)}{x}\)(d) –\(\frac{2e^{x^4} (4x^4 log⁡x+1)}{x}\)This question was addressed to me in an interview.This is a very interesting question from Exponential and Logarithmic Functions in chapter Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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Correct choice is (c) \(\FRAC{2e^{x^4} (4x^4 log⁡x+1)}{x}\)

Easy explanation: CONSIDER y=2e^x^4 log⁡x

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{d}{dx}\) (2e^x^4 log⁡x)

Differentiating w.r.t x by using CHAIN rule, we GET

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=2(log⁡x \(\frac{d}{dx} (e^{x^4})+e^{x^4}\frac{d}{dx}\) (log⁡x))

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(2(log⁡x.e^{x^4}\frac{d}{dx} {x^4}+e^{x^4}.\frac{1}{x})\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(2(log⁡x.e^{x^4}.4x^3+e^{x^4}.\frac{1}{x})\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(2e^{x^4} (4x^3 log⁡x+\frac{1}{x})\)

∴\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{(2e^{x^4} (4x^4 log⁡x+1))}{x}\)

55.

Value after differentiating cos (x^2+5) is ________(a) 5.sin (x^2+5)(b) -sin (x^2+5).2x(c) sin (x^2+5).2x(d) cos (x^2+5).2xI had been asked this question during a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Differentiability topic in section Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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Correct option is (b) -sin (x^2+5).2x

For explanation I would SAY: We differentiate the given function with help of CHAIN rule and hence the OUTER function becomes –sin and the inner function is DIFFERENTIATED into 2x, therefore the answer COMES out to be -sin (x^2+5).2x.

56.

Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) of y = sin (ax + b).(a) a.cos (ax + b)(b) b.sin (ax + b)(c) a.sin (ax + b)(d) a.cos (ax + b)I got this question during a job interview.My enquiry is from Differentiability in chapter Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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Right answer is (a) a.cos (ax + b)

The explanation is: We differentiate the given function with the help of CHAIN rule and hence

the OUTER function is differentiated into cos, and the INNER function comes out to be a and the constant b becomes 0, which is multiplied to the whole function and the answer comes out to be

=> a.cos (ax + b).

57.

If y=log⁡(2x^3), find \(\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2}\).(a) –\(\frac{2}{x^2}\)(b) \(\frac{3}{x^2}\)(c) \(\frac{2}{x^2}\)(d) –\(\frac{3}{x^2}\)I have been asked this question during an interview.My doubt is from Second Order Derivatives topic in chapter Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) –\(\FRAC{3}{x^2}\)

For explanation I WOULD SAY: Given that, y=log⁡(2x^3)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{1}{(2x^3)}.6x^2=\frac{3}{x}\)

\(\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2}=-\frac{3}{x^2}\)
58.

Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\), if x=a^2 t^2 cotθ and y=at sin⁡θ.(a) \(\frac{tan⁡θ \,sin⁡θ}{at}\)(b) \(\frac{tan⁡θ \,sin⁡θ}{2at}\)(c) \(\frac{tan⁡θ \,sin⁡θ}{2t}\)(d) \(\frac{tan⁡θ \,sin⁡θ}{2a}\)The question was asked during a job interview.This interesting question is from Derivatives of Functions in Parametric Forms topic in division Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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The CORRECT OPTION is (B) \(\frac{tan⁡θ \,sin⁡θ}{2at}\)

To explain: Given that, x=a^2 t^2 cotθ and y=at sin⁡θ

\(\frac{dx}{dt}\)=2ta^2 cot⁡θ

\(\frac{DY}{dt}\)=asin⁡θ

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{asin⁡θ}{2ta^2 \,cot⁡θ}=\frac{a sin⁡θ}{2a^2 t cos⁡θ}.sin⁡θ=\frac{tan⁡θ \,sin⁡θ}{2at}\)

59.

Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\), if x=9t^4 and y=t.(a) \(\frac{1}{36t^3}\)(b) \(\frac{1}{36t^2}\)(c) \(\frac{-1}{36t^3}\)(d) \(\frac{1}{32t^3}\)I had been asked this question during an online interview.My query is from Derivatives of Functions in Parametric Forms in division Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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The correct ANSWER is (a) \(\FRAC{1}{36t^3}\)

The BEST I can explain: Given that, x=9t^4 and y=t

\(\frac{DX}{dt}\)=36t^3

\(\frac{dy}{dt}\)=1

∴\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{dy}{dt}.\frac{dt}{dx}=\frac{1}{36t^3}\)

60.

Differentiate 7 log⁡(x^4.5e^x^3) w.r.t x.(a) \(\frac{7(4+3x^3)}{x^2}\)(b) \(\frac{7(4-3x^3)}{x}\)(c) –\(\frac{7(4+3x^3)}{x}\)(d) \(\frac{7(4+3x^3)}{x}\)I had been asked this question in an online quiz.Asked question is from Exponential and Logarithmic Functions in portion Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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The correct CHOICE is (d) \(\frac{7(4+3x^3)}{X}\)

The best explanation: CONSIDER y=7 log⁡(x^4.5e^x^3)

y=\(7(log⁡x^4 +log⁡5e^{x^3})\)

y=\(7(4 log⁡x+log⁡5e^{x^3})\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=7(4 \frac{d}{dx} (log⁡x)+\frac{d}{dx} (log⁡5e^{x^3}))\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=7(\frac{4}{x}+\frac{1}{5e^{x^3}} \frac{d}{dx} (5e^{x^3}))\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=7(\frac{4}{x}+\frac{1}{5e^{x^3}}.5e^{x^3}.\frac{d}{dx} {x^3})\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=7(\frac{4}{x}+\frac{1}{5e^{x^3}}.5e^{x^3}.3x^2)\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=7(\frac{4}{x}+3x^2)\)

∴\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{7(4+3x^3)}{x}\)

61.

Differentiate 3 sin^-1⁡(e^2x) w.r.t x.(a) \(\frac{6e^2x}{\sqrt{1-e^{4x}}}\)(b) \(\frac{2e^2x}{\sqrt{1-e^{4x}}}\)(c) –\(\frac{6e^2x}{\sqrt{1-e^{4x}}}\)(d) \(\frac{6e^{-2x}}{\sqrt{1-e^{4x}}}\)This question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Exponential and Logarithmic Functions in section Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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The correct choice is (a) \(\frac{6E^2x}{\sqrt{1-E^{4X}}}\)

Explanation: Consider y=3 sin^-1⁡(e^2x)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{d}{dx}\)(3 sin^-1⁡(e^2x))

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\left (\frac{3}{\sqrt{1-(e^{2x})^2}}\RIGHT )\frac{d}{dx}\)(e^2x)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\left (\frac{3}{\sqrt{1-(e^{2x})^2}}\right )\)2e^2x

∴\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{6e^{2x}}{\sqrt{1-e^{4x}}}\)

62.

Function f is not continuous on [a,b] to satisfy Lagrange’s mean value theorem.(a) False(b) TrueI got this question in an online interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Mean Value Theorem in section Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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The correct CHOICE is (a) False

The explanation: According to Lagrange’s mean value theorem, if f : [a,b] → R is a function such that

i) f is continuous on [a,b]

ii) f is differentiable on (a,b) then there EXISTS a least POINT C ∈ (a,b) such that f’(c) = \(\FRAC {f(b)-f(a)}{b-a}\).

63.

Find the second order derivative of y=3x^2 1 + log⁡(4x)(a) 3+\(\frac{1}{x^2}\)(b) 3-\(\frac{1}{x^2}\)(c) 6-\(\frac{1}{x^2}\)(d) 6+\(\frac{1}{x^2}\)This question was addressed to me in an internship interview.I would like to ask this question from Second Order Derivatives in portion Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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Correct choice is (C) 6-\(\frac{1}{X^2}\)

The BEST I can explain: GIVEN that, y=3x^2+log⁡(4x)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=6x+\frac{1}{4x}.4=6x+\frac{1}{x}=\frac{6x^2+1}{x}\)

\(\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2}=\frac{\frac{d}{dx} (6x^2+1).(x)-\frac{d}{dx} (x).(6x^2+1)}{x^2} \Big(using\, \frac{d}{dx} (\frac{u}{v})=\frac{(\frac{d}{dx} (u).v-\frac{d}{dx} (v).u)}{v^2}\Big)\)

\(\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2}=\frac{(12x.x-6x^2-1)}{x^2} \)

\(\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2}=\frac{6x^2-1}{x^2} = 6-\frac{1}{x^2}\).

64.

Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\), if x=log⁡t^2 and y=\(\frac{1}{t}\).(a) \(\frac{1}{2t}\)(b) –\(\frac{t}{2}\)(c) –\(\frac{1}{2t}\)(d) \(\frac{t}{2}\)I have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I need to ask this question from Derivatives of Functions in Parametric Forms topic in division Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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Right option is (c) –\(\frac{1}{2t}\)

Best explanation: GIVEN that, x=log⁡t^2 and y=\(\frac{1}{t}\)

\(\frac{DX}{DT}\)=\(\frac{1}{t^2}.2t=\frac{2}{t}\)

\(\frac{dy}{dt}\)=-\(\frac{1}{t^2}\)

∴\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{dy}{dt}.\frac{dt}{dx}=-\frac{1}{t^2}.\frac{t}{2}=-\frac{1}{2t}\)

65.

limx→a+⁡f(x)=f(a) then f(x) is right continuous at x = a.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked during an interview.My enquiry is from Continuity in chapter Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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The CORRECT ANSWER is (a) True

Easy explanation: A FUNCTION is said to be continuous when it is both LEFT continuous and right continuous. Mathematical expression for a function f is left continuous on (a,b) is limx→a⁡+f(x)=f(a).

66.

Differentiate 5e^x^2 tan⁡x w.r.t x.(a) 5e^x^2 (1+tan⁡x)^2(b) -5e^x^2 (1+tan⁡x)^2(c) 5e^x^2 (1-tan⁡x)^2(d) -5e^x^2 (1-tan⁡x)^2I had been asked this question in an interview for job.My doubt is from Exponential and Logarithmic Functions topic in portion Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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The correct answer is (a) 5e^x^2 (1+tan⁡x)^2

To explain I would SAY: Consider y=5e^x^2 tan⁡x

Differentiating w.r.t x by using chain RULE, we GET

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=tan⁡x \(\frac{d}{dx}\) (5e^x^2)+5e^x^2 \(\frac{d}{dx}\) (tan⁡x)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=tan⁡x (5e^x^2.2x)+5e^x^2 (sec^2⁡x)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=5e^x^2 (2x tan⁡x+sec^2⁡x)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=5e^x^2 (1+tan^2⁡x+2x tan⁡x)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=5e^x^2 (1+tan⁡x)^2

67.

What is the mathematical expression for the definition of continuity?(a) limx→c⁡f(x) = f(c) ∀ c ∈a(b) limx→c⁡f(x) = f(c) ∀ c ∈(a,b)(c) limx→c⁡f(x) = f(c) ∀ c ∈b(d) limx→a⁡f(x) = f(c) ∀ c ∈(a,b)I have been asked this question in a national level competition.This intriguing question comes from Continuity in division Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (b) limx→C⁡f(x) = f(c) ∀ c ∈(a,b)

For explanation: A FUNCTION f defined on (a,b) is said to be continuous on (a,b) if it is continuous at every POINT of (a,b) i.e., if limx→c⁡f(x)=f(c) ∀ c ∈ (a,b).
68.

Find ’C’ using Lagrange’s mean value theorem, if f(x) = e^x, a = 0, b = 1.(a) e^e-1(b) e-1(c) log\(_e^{e+1}\)(d) log\(_e^{e-1}\)The question was asked in an internship interview.I would like to ask this question from Mean Value Theorem in chapter Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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Right choice is (d) log\(_e^{e-1}\)

EASY EXPLANATION: Given f(x) = e^x, a = 0, B = 1

f’(c) = \(\frac {f(b)-f(a)}{b-a}\)

e^c = \(\frac {e-1}{1-0}\)

e^c = e – 1

C = log\(_e^{e-1}\)

69.

What is the relation between f(a) and f(h) according to another form of Rolle’s theorem?(a) f(a) < f(a+h)(b) f(a) = f(a+h)(c) f(a) = f(a-h)(d) f(a) > f(a+h)The question was posed to me in an online quiz.The doubt is from Mean Value Theorem topic in division Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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The CORRECT choice is (b) f(a) = f(a+h)

Easy explanation: According to Rolle’s THEOREM, if f : [a,a+h] → R is a function such that

i) f is continuous on [a,a+h]

ii) f is differentiable on (a,a+h)

iii) f(a) = f(a+h) then there exists at LEAST ONE θ c ∈ (0,1) such that f’(a+θh) = 0

70.

Differentiate \(\sqrt{\frac{x+1}{3x-1}}\) with respect to x.(a) \(\frac{-2}{(3x-1)\sqrt{(3x-1)(x+1)}}\)(b) \(\frac{2}{(3x-1)\sqrt{(3x-1)(x+1)}}\)(c) \(\frac{1}{(3x-1)\sqrt{(3x-1)(x+1)}}\)(d) \(\frac{-2}{\sqrt{(3x-1)(x+1)}}\)This question was posed to me in examination.The question is from Logarithmic Differentiation in portion Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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Correct choice is (a) \(\frac{-2}{(3x-1)\SQRT{(3x-1)(x+1)}}\)

The explanation: Consider y=\(\sqrt{\frac{x+1}{3x-1}}\)

Applying log to both SIDES, we get

log⁡y=log⁡\(\sqrt{\frac{x+1}{3x-1}}\)

log⁡y=\(\frac{1}{2} log⁡\left (\frac{x+1}{3x-1}\RIGHT )\)

log⁡y=\(\frac{1}{2}\) (log⁡(x+1)-log⁡(3x-1))

Differentiating with respect to x, we get

\(\frac{1}{y} \frac{DY}{DX}\)=\(\frac{1}{2}\left (\frac{d}{dx} (log⁡(x+1))-\frac{d}{dx} (log⁡(3x-1))\right )\)

\(\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{1}{2}\left (\frac{1}{x+1}-\frac{3}{3x-1}\right )\)

\(\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{1}{2}\left (\frac{3x-1-3x-3}{(x+1)(3x-1)})\right )\)

\(\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{1}{2}\left (\frac{-4}{(x+1)(3x-1)}\right )\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\sqrt{\frac{x+1}{3x-1}} \left (\frac{-2}{(x+1)(3x-1)}\right )\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{-2}{(3x-1) \sqrt{(3x-1)(x+1)}}\)

71.

Differentiate log⁡(log⁡x^5) w.r.t x.(a) –\(\frac{5}{x log⁡x^5}\)(b) \(\frac{1}{log⁡x^5}\)(c) \(\frac{5}{x log⁡x^5}\)(d) –\(\frac{1}{x log⁡x^5}\)This question was posed to me during an interview.I want to ask this question from Exponential and Logarithmic Functions in section Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT option is (c) \(\FRAC{5}{x log⁡x^5}\)

The best explanation: Consider y=(log⁡(log⁡(x^5)))

\(\frac{dy}{DX}=\frac{1}{log⁡x^5} \frac{d}{dx} (log⁡x^5)\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{1}{log⁡x^5}.\frac{1}{x^5}.\frac{d}{dx} (x^5)\)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{1}{log⁡x^5}.\frac{1}{x^5}.5x^4\)

∴\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{5}{x log⁡x^5}\)
72.

Differentiate 3e^3x^3 w.r.t x.(a) 27x^-2 e^3x^3(b) 27x^2 e^3x^3(c) -27x^2 e^3x^3(d) -27x^-2 e^3x^3The question was posed to me during an online exam.My doubt stems from Exponential and Logarithmic Functions in portion Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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Correct answer is (B) 27x^2 e^3x^3

To explain: CONSIDER y=3e^3x^3

\(\FRAC{dy}{dx}\)=\(\frac{d}{dx}\)(3e^3x^3)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=3e^3x^3 \(\frac{d}{dx}\)(3x^3)

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=3e^3x^3 (3(3x^2))

\(\frac{dy}{dx}\)=27x^2 e^3x^3.

73.

What is/are conditions for a function to be continuous on (a,b)?(a) The function is continuous at each point of (a,b)(b) The function is right continuous(c) The function is left continuous(d) Right continuous, left continuous, continuous at each point of (a,b)The question was posed to me during an online exam.This is a very interesting question from Continuity in portion Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) RIGHT continuous, left continuous, continuous at each POINT of (a,b)

Easy EXPLANATION: The three conditions required for a function f is said to be continuous on (a,b) if f is continuous at each point of (a,b), f is right continuous at X = a, f is left continuous at x = b.
74.

What is the mathematical expression for f is left continuous on (a,b)?(a) limx→a-⁡f(x)=f(a)(b) limx→b-⁡f(x)=f(b)(c) limx→a+⁡f(x)=f(b)(d) limx→b+⁡f(x)=f(b)I have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Origin of the question is Continuity topic in chapter Continuity and Differentiability of Mathematics – Class 12

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Right option is (B) limx→b-⁡F(X)=f(b)

The explanation is: A function is said to be continuous when it is both left continuous and right continuous. Mathematical expression for a function f is left continuous on (a,b) is limx→a+⁡f(x)=f(a).