Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

At a critical point x=cx=c of a twice differentiable function ff, it is given that f′(c)=0f'(c)=0 and f′′(c)<0f''(c)<0. Which of the following statements is correct about x=cx=c? a) The nature of x=cx=c cannot be determined from the given data b) f(c)f(c) is a local minimum c) f(c)f(c) is a local maximum d) x=cx=c is a point of inflection

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