Q50 / 90 · KVPY 2019 (SB/SX) · Mathematics

Suppose a continuous function f:0,∞→R satisfies fx=2∫0xtftdt+1,∀x≥0. Then, f1 equals

  • Correct answer
    A
    e
  • B
    e2
  • C
    e4
  • D
    e6

Solution

It is given that a continuous function 

f:[0,∞)⟶R satisfies

fx=2∫0xtftdt+1,∀x≥0

∴ f'x=2xfx

⇒ f'xfx=2x

On integrating both sides, we get 

In |fx|=x2+c

⇒ fx=Kex2, where K=ec

∵ f0=2∫00tftdt+1=1

∴ K=1

∴ f1=e

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

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