f(x) is increasing in $\left( { - {1 \over 2},{3 \over 2}} \right)$
For x $\le$ 0, f'(x) = 3ex(1 + x)
f'(x) > 0 $\forall$ x $\in$($-$1, 0)
$\Rightarrow$ f(x) is increasing in ($-$1, 0)
So, in complete domain, f(x) is increasing in $\left( { - 1,{3 \over 2}} \right)$
2021
Q304
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The sum of all the local minimum values of the twice differentiable function f : R $\to$ R defined by $f(x) = {x^3} - 3{x^2} - {{3f''(2)} \over 2}x + f''(1)$ is :
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let 'a' be a real number such that the function f(x) = ax2 + 6x $-$ 15, x $\in$ R is increasing in $\left( { - \infty ,{3 \over 4}} \right)$ and decreasing in $\left( {{3 \over 4},\infty } \right)$. Then the function g(x) = ax2 $-$ 6x + 15, x$\in$R has a :
$ \therefore $ Here maximum value = $\sqrt {{1^2} + {{\left( { - 2} \right)}^2}} $$ = \sqrt 5 $
2021
Q310
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let slope of the tangent line to a curve at any point P(x, y) be given by ${{x{y^2} + y} \over x}$. If the curve intersects the line x + 2y = 4 at x = $-$2, then the value of y, for which the point (3, y) lies on the curve, is :
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If the curves, ${{{x^2}} \over a} + {{{y^2}} \over b} = 1$ and ${{{x^2}} \over c} + {{{y^2}} \over d} = 1$ intersect each other at an angle of 90$^\circ$, then which of the following relations is TRUE?
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If Rolle's theorem holds for the function $f(x) = {x^3} - a{x^2} + bx - 4$, $x \in [1,2]$ with $f'\left( {{4 \over 3}} \right) = 0$, then ordered pair (a, b) is equal to :
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
For which of the following curves, the line $x + \sqrt 3 y = 2\sqrt 3 $ is the tangent at the point $\left( {{{3\sqrt 3 } \over 2},{1 \over 2}} \right)$?
Hence, f(x) is monotonically increasing in interval $( - 5, - 4) \cup (4,\infty )$
2021
Q317
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If the curve y = ax2 + bx + c, x$ \in $R, passes through the point (1, 2) and the tangent line to this curve at origin is y = x, then the possible values of a, b, c are :
for $x \in \left[ {0,{1 \over 2}} \right],f'(x) \le 0$
Hence, f(x) increases in $\left[ {{1 \over 2},\infty } \right)$.
2021
Q319
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If the tangent to the curve y = x3 at the point P(t, t3) meets the curve again at Q, then the
ordinate of the point which divides PQ internally in the ratio 1 : 2 is :
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let f(x) be a cubic polynomial with f(1) = $-$10, f($-$1) = 6, and has a local minima at x = 1, and f'(x) has a local minima at x = $-$1. Then f(3) is equal to ____________.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If 'R' is the least value of 'a' such that the function f(x) = x2 + ax + 1 is increasing on [1, 2] and 'S' is the greatest value of 'a' such that the function f(x) = x2 + ax + 1 is decreasing on [1, 2], then the value of |R $-$ S| is ___________.
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
f(x) = x2 + ax + 1
f'(x) = 2x + a
when f(x) is increasing on [1, 2]
2x + a $\ge$ 0 $\forall$ x$\in$[1, 2]
a $\ge$ $-$2x $\forall$ x$\in$[1, 2]
R = $-$4
when f(x) is decreasing on [1, 2]
2x + a $\le$ 0 $\forall$ x$\in$[1, 2]
a $\le$ $-$2 $\forall$ x$\in$[1, 2]
S = $-$2
|R $-$ S| = | $-$4 + 2 | = 2
2021
Q322
JEE Mains
Numerical
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The number of distinct real roots of the equation 3x4 + 4x3 $-$ 12x2 + 4 = 0 is _____________.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
A wire of length 36 m is cut into two pieces, one of the pieces is bent to form a square and the other is bent to form a circle. If the sum of the areas of the two figures is minimum, and the circumference of the circle is k (meter), then $\left( {{4 \over \pi } + 1} \right)k$ is equal to _____________.
Correct Answer: 36
Explanation:
Let x + y = 36
x is perimeter of square and y is perimeter of circle side of square = x/4
radius of circle = ${y \over {2\pi }}$
Sum Areas = ${\left( {{x \over 4}} \right)^2} + \pi {\left( {{y \over {2\pi }}} \right)^2}$
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let f : [$-$1, 1] $ \to $ R be defined as f(x) = ax2 + bx + c for all x$\in$[$-$1, 1], where a, b, c$\in$R such that f($-$1) = 2, f'($-$1) = 1 for x$\in$($-$1, 1) the maximum value of f ''(x) is ${{1 \over 2}}$. If f(x) $ \le $ $\alpha$, x$\in$[$-$1, 1], then the least value of $\alpha$ is equal to _________.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let the normals at all the points on a given curve pass through a fixed point (a, b). If the curve passes through (3, $-$3) and (4, $-$2$\sqrt 2 $), and given that a $-$ 2$\sqrt 2 $ b = 3, then (a2 + b2 + ab) is equal to __________.
Correct Answer: 9
Explanation:
Let the equation of normal is Y $-$ y = $-$${1 \over m}(X - x)$, where, m = ${{dy} \over {dx}}$
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let a be an integer such that all the real roots of the polynomial 2x5 + 5x4 + 10x3 + 10x2 + 10x + 10 lie in the interval (a, a + 1). Then, |a| is equal to ___________.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let f(x) be a polynomial of degree 6 in x, in which the coefficient of x6 is unity and it has extrema at x = $-$1 and x = 1. If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{f(x)} \over {{x^3}}} = 1$, then $5.f(2)$ is equal to _________.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The minimum value of $\alpha $ for which the equation ${4 \over {\sin x}} + {1 \over {1 - \sin x}} = \alpha $
has at least one
solution in $\left( {0,{\pi \over 2}} \right)$ is .......
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
A spherical iron ball 10 cm in radius is coated
with a layer of ice of uniform thickness, which
melts at a rate of 50 cm$^3$
/min. When the
thickness of the ice is 15 cm, the rate at which
the thickness of ice decreases is ........ cm/min.
$\therefore$ Minimum value $f(3)=2(3)+\frac{18}{3}=6+6=12$
2021
Q332
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
The volume of a spherical balloon is increasing at the rate of $30 \mathrm{~cm}^3$ per minute. Find the rate of change of surface area of the balloon, when its radius is $6 \mathrm{~cm}$.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
If $g(x)=\frac{1}{6} f\left(3 x^2-1\right)+\frac{1}{2} f\left(1-x^2\right), \forall x \in R$, where $f^{\prime \prime}(x) > 0, \forall x \in R$. Then, $g(x)$ is increasing in the interval
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
If the function $f(x)=2 x^3-9 a x^2+12 a^2 x+1$ attains its maximum and minimum at $p$ and $q$ respectively, such that $p^2=q$, then $a$ equals
A.
0
B.
1
C.
2
D.
$-$1
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Given,
$\begin{aligned}
& f(x)=2 x^3-9 a x^2+12 a^2 x+1 \\
& f^{\prime}(x)=6 x^2-18 a x+12 a^2
\end{aligned}$
Equate $f^{\prime}(x)=0$
$\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow \quad 6 x^2-18 a x+12 a^2=0 \\
& \text { or } \quad x^2-3 a x+2 a^2=0 \\
& \Rightarrow \quad(x-a)(x-2 a)=0 \\
& \Rightarrow \quad x=a, 2 a \\
& \text { Now, } \quad f^{\prime \prime}(x)=12 x-18 a \\
& \Rightarrow \quad f^{\prime \prime}(a)=12 a-18 a < 0 \\
& \Rightarrow \quad f^{\prime \prime}(2 a)=24-18 a > 0 \\
\end{aligned}$
$\therefore$ Minimum value attained at $x=2 a$
Maximum value attained at $x=a$
$\begin{aligned} & \therefore \quad p=a \text { and } q=2 a \Rightarrow p^2=q \text { gives, } a^2=2 a \\ & \Rightarrow \quad a(a-2)=0 \Rightarrow a=0 \text { and } a=2 \\ & \text { Since, } a \neq 0, a=2 .\end{aligned}$
2021
Q335
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
If $y=4 x-6$ is a tangent to the curve $y^2=a x^4+b$ at $(3,6)$, then the values of $a$ and $b$ are
A.
$a=\frac{4}{9}$ and $b=\frac{-4}{9}$
B.
$a=0$ and $b=\frac{4}{9}$
C.
$a=\frac{-4}{9}$ and $b=\frac{-4}{9}$
D.
$a=\frac{4}{9}$ and $b=0$
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} 2 y \frac{d y}{d x} & =4 a x^3 \\ (d y / d x)_{(3,6)} & =(2 a)\left(x^3 / y\right)_{3,6}=(2 a)(27 / 6)=9 a \quad {[\because \text { slope of } y=4 x-6 \text { is 4] }}\\ 9 a & =4 \\ \quad & \\ \Rightarrow \quad a & =\frac{4}{9} \Rightarrow 36=\frac{4}{9}(81)+b \Rightarrow b=0\end{aligned}$
2021
Q336
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
Find the positive value of $a$ for which the equality $2 \alpha+\beta=8$ holds, where $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the points of maximum and minimum, respectively, of the function $f(x)=2 x^3-9 a x^2+12 a^2 x+1$.
A.
0
B.
2
C.
1
D.
$\frac{1}{4}$
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
$2\alpha+\beta=8$
$f'(x)=6x^2-18ax+12a^2$
Critical points
$f'(x)=0\Rightarrow 6x^2-18ax+12a^2=0$
$\Rightarrow (x-a)(x-2a)=0\Rightarrow x=a,x=2a$
Now, $f''(x)=12x-18a$
at $x=a$
$f''(a)=-6a < 0$,
as $a > 0$
$x=a$ is point of maxima
at $x=2a$
$f''(2a)=6a > 0$
$x=2a$ is point of minima
$\therefore \alpha=a,\beta=2a$
$\because 2\alpha+\beta=8$
$2a+2a=8$
$\Rightarrow a=2$
2021
Q337
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
If the radius of a sphere is measured as 9 cm
with an error of 0.03 cm, then find the
approximate error in calculating its surface
area.
A.
2.16 $\pi$ cm$^2$
B.
21.6 $\pi$ cm$^2$
C.
216 $\pi$ cm$^2$
D.
0.216 $\pi$ cm$^2$
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
$A=4\pi r^2$
$dA=8\pi r\,dr=8\pi9 \,. (0.03) =2.16 \pi$ cm$^2$
2021
Q338
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
The diameter and altitude of a right circular
cone, at a certain instant, were found to be
10 cm and 20 cm respectively. If its diameter
is increasing at a rate of 2 cm/s, then at what
rate must its altitude change, in order to keep
its volume constant?
A.
4 cm/s
B.
6 cm/s
C.
$-$4 cm/s
D.
$-$8 cm/s
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} V & =\frac{\pi}{3}\left(r^2 h\right) \\ d V & =\frac{\pi}{3}\left(2 r h d r+r^2 d h\right) \quad[Q=10 \mathrm{~cm} \text { and } h=20 \mathrm{~cm}] \\ 0 & =200 \cdot 1+25 d h \Rightarrow d h=-8 \mathrm{~cm} / \mathrm{s}\end{aligned}$
2021
Q339
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
Given, $f(x)=x^3-4x$, if x changes from 2 to 1.99, then the approximate change in the value of $f(x)$ is
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
Let $x$ and $y$ be the sides of two squares such that, $y=x-x^2$. The rate of change of area of the second square with respect to area of the first square is
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
If $f^{\prime \prime}(x)$ is a positive function for all $x \in R, f^{\prime}(3)=0$ and $g(x)=f\left(\tan ^2(x)-2 \tan (x)+4\right)$ for $0 < x <\frac{\pi}{2}$, then the interval in which $g(x)$ is increasing is
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
If the error committed in measuring the
radius of a circle is 0.05%, then the
corresponding error in calculating its area
would be
A.
0.05%
B.
0.0025%
C.
0.25%
D.
0.1%
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Given, $\frac{d r}{r}=0.05 \Rightarrow d r=0.05 r$
Area of circle
$\begin{gathered}
A=\pi r^2 \Rightarrow \frac{d A}{d r}=2 \pi r \\
d A=2 \pi r d r \\
\therefore \quad \frac{d A}{A}=\frac{2 \pi r d r}{\pi r^2}=2 \frac{d r}{r}=2 \cdot(0.05)=0.1 \\
\therefore \text { Error in calculating area }=0.1 \%
\end{gathered}$
2021
Q345
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282620 May 2026
The stationary points of the curve $y=8 x^2-x^4-4$ are
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If the tangent to the curve, y = f (x) = xloge x,
(x > 0) at a point (c, f(c)) is parallel to the
line-segment joining the points (1, 0) and
(e, e), then c is equal to :
A.
${{e - 1} \over e}$
B.
${e^{\left( {{1 \over {1 - e}}} \right)}}$
C.
${e^{\left( {{1 \over {e - 1}}} \right)}}$
D.
${1 \over {e - 1}}$
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
y = f (x) = xloge x
$ \Rightarrow $ ${{dy} \over {dx}} = $ 1 + loge x
$ \Rightarrow $ ${\left. {{{dy} \over {dx}}} \right|_{\left( {c,f\left( c \right)} \right)}}$ = 1 + loge e = m1
This tangent parallel to the
line-segment joining the points (1, 0) and
(e, e).
$ \therefore $ Slope of line-segment joining the points (1, 0) and
(e, e) = m1
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The position of a moving car at time t is given by f(t) = at2 + bt + c, t > 0, where a, b and c are real
numbers greater than 1. Then the average speed of the car over the time interval [t1
, t2
] is
attained at the point :