Q147 / 225 · JEE Main 2005 · Mathematics
If the equation
$a_n x^n+a_{n-1} x^{n-1}+\ldots \ldots+a_1 x=0, a_1 \neq 0, n \geq 2$, has a positive root $x=\alpha$, then the equation $n a_n x^{n-1}+(n-1) a_{n-1} x^{n-2}+\ldots . .+a_1=0$ has a positive root, which is
- Agreater than $\alpha$
- Correct answerBsmaller than $\alpha$
- Cgreater than or equal to $\alpha$
- Dequal to $\alpha$
Solution
$f(0)=0, f(\alpha)=0$
$\Rightarrow f^{\prime}(k)=0$ for some $k \in(0, \alpha)$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.