Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A function ff is positive, increasing, and concave down on the interval [1,5][1,5]. The interval is divided into four equal subintervals of length 11. Four different numerical estimates for ∫15f(x) dx\displaystyle\int_{1}^{5} f(x)\,dx are obtained: I. L=23.4L=23.4 (using left–endpoint rectangles) II. R=31.2R=31.2 (using right–endpoint rectangles) III. M=27.8M=27.8 (using midpoint rectangles) IV. T=27.3T=27.3 (using trapezoids) Which estimate is most likely to be an overestimate of the true value? a) III only b) IV only c) II only d) II and III

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