If from mean value theorem, $f'({x_1}) = {{f(b) - f(a)} \over {b - a}}$, then

  • A

    $a < {x_1} \le b$

  • B

    $a \le {x_1} < b$

  • C

    $a < {x_1} < b$

  • D

    $a \le {x_1} \le b$

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