Question 45

Mathematics Maxima and Minima Hard

The function \(f(x) = \cfrac{x}{{1 + x\tan x}}\,\) , \(0\leq x\leq\frac{\pi}{2}\) is maximum when

(A) \(x=secx\)
(B) \(x= an x\)
(C) \(x=\cos x\)
(D) None of these
View Dynamic Solution & Explanation
Correct Solution: Option C

Step-by-step Solution:

\[ f'(x) = \frac{1(1 + x \tan x) - x(x \sec^2 x + \tan x)}{(1 + x \tan x)^2} \] \[ = \frac{1 - x^2 \sec^2 x}{(1 + x \tan x)^2} \] Here we see that when \(x^2 \sec^2 x < 1\), \(f'(x) > 0\), and when \(x^2 \sec^2 x > 1\), \(f'(x) < 0\). Hence, the function is maximum at \(x \sec x = 1\). \[ \Rightarrow \cos x = x \]