Q57 / 90 · KVPY 2019 (SB/SX) · Mathematics

Let J=∫01x1+x8dx Consider the following assertions:

I. J>14

II. J<π8

Then,

  • Correct answer
    A
    only I is true
  • B
    only II is true
  • C
    both I and II are true
  • D
    neither I nor II is true

Solution

As we know, 1+x8<2,∀x∈0,1

⇒12<11+x8,∀x∈0,1

⇒x2<x1+x8,∀x∈0,1

⇒∫01x2dx<∫01x1+x8dx

⇒∫01x1+x8dx>14

⇒J>14

Similarly, as we know, 1+x8<1+x4,∀x∈0,1

⇒∫01x1+x4dx<∫01x1+x8dx

⇒J>12tan-1x201

⇒J>π8

Statement J=∫01x1+x8dx>14 is true, while the statement J=∫01x1+x8dx<π8 is not true.

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

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