Q46 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jul Shift 1) · Mathematics

If the minimum value of fx=5x22+αx5,x>0, is 14, then the value of α is equal to

  • A
    32
  • B
    64
  • Correct answer
    C
    128
  • D
     256

Solution

From weighted A.M.-G.M. inequality, we know

5x22+2α2x55+2≥x225·α2x5217

⇒5x22+αx5≥72α27

Given that the least value of 5x22+αx5 is 14

i.e. 72α27=14⇒α17=2⇒α=128

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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