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MediumMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{[(a - n)nx - \tan x]\sin nx}}{{{x^2}}} = 0,$ where $n$ is a non-zero real number,then $a$ is equal to
A
$0$
B
$\frac{n + 1}{n}$
C
$n$
D
$n + \frac{1}{n}$

Solution

(D) Given the limit: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{[(a - n)nx - \tan x]\sin nx}{x^2} = 0$
We can rewrite the expression as: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{(a - n)nx - \tan x}{x} \cdot \frac{\sin nx}{x} \right) = 0$
Multiplying and dividing by $n$ in the second term: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( ((a - n)n - \frac{\tan x}{x}) \cdot n \cdot \frac{\sin nx}{nx} \right) = 0$
Since $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan x}{x} = 1$ and $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin nx}{nx} = 1$,the equation becomes:
$n((a - n)n - 1) = 0$
Since $n \neq 0$,we have $(a - n)n - 1 = 0$
$(a - n)n = 1$
$a - n = \frac{1}{n}$
$a = n + \frac{1}{n}$
2
DifficultMCQ
The values of the constants $\alpha$ and $\beta$ such that $\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{x^2 + 1}{x + 1} - \alpha x - \beta \right) = 0$ are respectively:
A
$(1, 1)$
B
$(-1, 1)$
C
$(1, -1)$
D
$(0, 1)$

Solution

(C) Given $\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{x^2 + 1}{x + 1} - \alpha x - \beta \right) = 0$.
Simplify the expression inside the limit:
$\frac{x^2 + 1 - (\alpha x + \beta)(x + 1)}{x + 1} = \frac{x^2 + 1 - (\alpha x^2 + \alpha x + \beta x + \beta)}{x + 1} = \frac{x^2(1 - \alpha) - x(\alpha + \beta) + (1 - \beta)}{x + 1}$.
For the limit to be $0$ as $x \to \infty$,the degree of the numerator must be less than the degree of the denominator.
Therefore,the coefficient of $x^2$ must be $0$:
$1 - \alpha = 0 \implies \alpha = 1$.
Next,the coefficient of $x$ must also be $0$:
$-(\alpha + \beta) = 0 \implies \alpha + \beta = 0$.
Substituting $\alpha = 1$:
$1 + \beta = 0 \implies \beta = -1$.
Thus,the values are $\alpha = 1$ and $\beta = -1$.
3
DifficultMCQ
If $a_1 = 1$ and $a_{n+1} = \frac{4 + 3a_n}{3 + 2a_n}$ for $n \ge 1$,and if $\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n = a$,then the value of $a$ is:
A
$\sqrt{2}$
B
$-\sqrt{2}$
C
$2$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) Given the recurrence relation $a_{n+1} = \frac{4 + 3a_n}{3 + 2a_n}$.
Taking the limit as $n \to \infty$ on both sides,we let $\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n = a$. Then $\lim_{n \to \infty} a_{n+1} = a$ as well.
Substituting this into the equation,we get $a = \frac{4 + 3a}{3 + 2a}$.
Multiplying both sides by $(3 + 2a)$,we have $a(3 + 2a) = 4 + 3a$.
$3a + 2a^2 = 4 + 3a$.
$2a^2 = 4 \Rightarrow a^2 = 2$.
Thus,$a = \pm \sqrt{2}$.
Since $a_1 = 1$ and all terms $a_n$ are positive,the limit $a$ must be non-negative.
Therefore,$a = \sqrt{2}$.
4
DifficultMCQ
The values of $a$ and $b$ such that $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{x(1 + a\cos x) - b\sin x}}{{{x^3}}} = 1$ are:
A
$a = \frac{5}{2}, b = \frac{3}{2}$
B
$a = \frac{5}{2}, b = -\frac{3}{2}$
C
$a = -\frac{5}{2}, b = -\frac{3}{2}$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) Given $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{x(1 + a\cos x) - b\sin x}}{{{x^3}}} = 1$.
Using the Taylor series expansion for $\cos x = 1 - \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^4}{4!} - \dots$ and $\sin x = x - \frac{x^3}{3!} + \frac{x^5}{5!} - \dots$:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{x(1 + a(1 - \frac{x^2}{2} + \frac{x^4}{24} - \dots)) - b(x - \frac{x^3}{6} + \frac{x^5}{120} - \dots)}}{{{x^3}}} = 1$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{x(1 + a - b) + x^3(\frac{b}{6} - \frac{a}{2}) + x^5(\frac{a}{24} - \frac{b}{120}) + \dots}}{{{x^3}}} = 1$
For the limit to exist and equal $1$,the coefficient of $x$ must be $0$:
$1 + a - b = 0 \implies b - a = 1$
And the coefficient of $x^3$ must be $1$:
$\frac{b}{6} - \frac{a}{2} = 1 \implies b - 3a = 6$
Subtracting the equations: $(b - 3a) - (b - a) = 6 - 1 \implies -2a = 5 \implies a = -\frac{5}{2}$.
Substituting $a$ into $b - a = 1$: $b - (-\frac{5}{2}) = 1 \implies b = 1 - \frac{5}{2} = -\frac{3}{2}$.
Thus,$a = -\frac{5}{2}$ and $b = -\frac{3}{2}$.
5
MediumMCQ
If $f: R \to [0, \infty)$ is such that $\lim_{x \to 5} f(x)$ exists and $\lim_{x \to 5} \frac{(f(x))^2 - 9}{\sqrt{|x - 5|}} = 0$,then $\lim_{x \to 5} f(x)$ equals:
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) Given that $\lim_{x \to 5} \frac{(f(x))^2 - 9}{\sqrt{|x - 5|}} = 0$.
Let $L = \lim_{x \to 5} f(x)$.
Since the limit exists,we can write $\lim_{x \to 5} ((f(x))^2 - 9) = L^2 - 9$.
If $L^2 - 9 \neq 0$,then the limit $\lim_{x \to 5} \frac{(f(x))^2 - 9}{\sqrt{|x - 5|}}$ would be of the form $\frac{k}{0}$ (where $k \neq 0$),which would be $\infty$.
Since the given limit is $0$,the numerator must approach $0$ as $x \to 5$.
Therefore,$L^2 - 9 = 0$,which implies $L^2 = 9$.
Since the codomain of $f$ is $[0, \infty)$,$L$ must be non-negative.
Thus,$L = 3$.
6
DifficultMCQ
Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be the roots of $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$,then $\lim_{x \to \alpha} \frac{1 - \cos(ax^2 + bx + c)}{(x - \alpha)^2}$ is equal to
A
$0$
B
$\frac{1}{2}(\alpha - \beta)^2$
C
$\frac{a^2}{2}(\alpha - \beta)^2$
D
$-\frac{a^2}{2}(\alpha - \beta)^2$

Solution

(C) Given the quadratic equation $ax^2 + bx + c = a(x - \alpha)(x - \beta)$.
We need to evaluate $L = \lim_{x \to \alpha} \frac{1 - \cos(ax^2 + bx + c)}{(x - \alpha)^2}$.
Using the identity $1 - \cos \theta = 2 \sin^2(\theta/2)$,we get:
$L = \lim_{x \to \alpha} \frac{2 \sin^2(\frac{a(x - \alpha)(x - \beta)}{2})}{(x - \alpha)^2}$.
Multiply and divide by $(\frac{a(x - \beta)}{2})^2$:
$L = 2 \lim_{x \to \alpha} \left[ \frac{\sin(\frac{a(x - \alpha)(x - \beta)}{2})}{\frac{a(x - \alpha)(x - \beta)}{2}} \right]^2 \cdot \frac{a^2(x - \beta)^2}{4}$.
Since $\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin \theta}{\theta} = 1$,as $x \to \alpha$,the term in the bracket approaches $1$.
$L = 2 \cdot (1)^2 \cdot \frac{a^2(\alpha - \beta)^2}{4} = \frac{a^2}{2}(\alpha - \beta)^2$.
7
DifficultMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \left[ {\frac{{{x^3} + 1}}{{{x^2} + 1}} - (ax + b)} \right] = 2$,then
A
$a = 1$ and $b = 1$
B
$a = 1$ and $b = -1$
C
$a = 1$ and $b = -2$
D
$a = 1$ and $b = 2$

Solution

(C) Given $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \left( {\frac{{{x^3} + 1}}{{{x^2} + 1}} - (ax + b)} \right) = 2$.
Simplify the expression inside the limit:
$\frac{{{x^3} + 1 - (ax + b)({x^2} + 1)}}{{{x^2} + 1}} = \frac{{{x^3} + 1 - (a{x^3} + ax + b{x^2} + b)}}{{{x^2} + 1}} = \frac{{{x^3}(1 - a) - b{x^2} - ax + (1 - b)}}{{{x^2} + 1}}$.
For the limit to be a finite value $(2)$,the coefficient of $x^3$ must be zero,so $1 - a = 0 \implies a = 1$.
Now the expression becomes $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{{ - b{x^2} - x + (1 - b)}}{{{x^2} + 1}} = 2$.
Divide numerator and denominator by $x^2$:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{{ - b - \frac{1}{x} + \frac{{1 - b}}{{{x^2}}}}}{{1 + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}}} = 2$.
As $x \to \infty$,this simplifies to $-b = 2$,so $b = -2$.
Thus,$a = 1$ and $b = -2$.
8
AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {Lim}\limits_{x \to 0} (x^{-3} \sin 3x + ax^{-2} + b)$ exists and is equal to zero,then:
A
$a = -3, b = 9/2$
B
$a = 3, b = 9/2$
C
$a = -3, b = -9/2$
D
$a = 3, b = -9/2$

Solution

(A) Given the limit $\mathop {Lim}\limits_{x \to 0} (\frac{\sin 3x}{x^3} + \frac{a}{x^2} + b) = 0$.
Combining the terms: $\mathop {Lim}\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin 3x + ax + bx^3}{x^3} = 0$.
Using the Taylor series expansion for $\sin 3x = 3x - \frac{(3x)^3}{3!} + \frac{(3x)^5}{5!} - \dots = 3x - \frac{27x^3}{6} + O(x^5)$.
Substituting this into the expression: $\mathop {Lim}\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{3x - \frac{27}{6}x^3 + ax + bx^3}{x^3} = 0$.
For the limit to exist,the coefficient of $x$ must be zero: $3 + a = 0 \Rightarrow a = -3$.
Now,the expression becomes $\mathop {Lim}\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{-\frac{27}{6}x^3 + bx^3}{x^3} = -\frac{27}{6} + b = 0$.
Solving for $b$: $b = \frac{27}{6} = \frac{9}{2}$.
9
AdvancedMCQ
Let $\tan (2\pi |\sin \theta |) = \cot (2\pi |\cos \theta |)$,where $\theta \in R$ and $f(x) = (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta)$. The value of $\lim_{x \to \infty} [\frac{2}{f(x)}]$ equals (Here $[\,]$ represents the greatest integer function).
A
$-2$
B
$-1$
C
$0$
D
$1$
10
AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{k}{{\ln x}} - \frac{k}{{x - 1}}} \right)$ exists, then the number of integers in the range of $k$ is:
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$5$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) Let $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {k\left( {\frac{{x - 1 - \ln x}}{{(x - 1)\ln x}}} \right)} \right)$.
First, evaluate the limit inside the $\sin^{-1}$ function:
$L_{in} = k \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \left( {\frac{{x - 1 - \ln x}}{{(x - 1)\ln x}}} \right)$.
Let $x = 1 + h$, where $h \to 0$:
$L_{in} = k \mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \left( {\frac{{h - \ln(1 + h)}}{{h \ln(1 + h)}}} \right)$.
Using Taylor series expansion $\ln(1 + h) = h - \frac{h^2}{2} + \frac{h^3}{3} - \dots$:
$L_{in} = k \mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \left( {\frac{{h - (h - \frac{h^2}{2} + \dots)}}{{h(h - \frac{h^2}{2} + \dots)}}} \right) = k \mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \left( {\frac{{\frac{h^2}{2}}}{{h^2}}} \right) = \frac{k}{2}$.
For $\sin^{-1}\left( \frac{k}{2} \right)$ to exist, the argument must satisfy $-1 \le \frac{k}{2} \le 1$.
This implies $-2 \le k \le 2$.
The integers in this range are $\{-2, -1, 0, 1, 2\}$.
Thus, the number of integers is $5$.
11
AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{\ln \left( {1 + x} \right) - ax}}{{{x^2}}} = l$,then the value of $(a + l)$ is equal to (where $l$ is a finite number).
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$-\frac{1}{2}$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) We use the Taylor series expansion for $\ln(1+x) = x - \frac{x^2}{2} + \frac{x^3}{3} - \dots$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{\left( {x - \frac{{{x^2}}}{2} + \frac{{{x^3}}}{3} - \dots} \right) - ax}}{{{x^2}}} = l$
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{\left( {1 - a} \right)x - \frac{1}{2}{x^2} + \frac{{{x^3}}}{3} - \dots}}{{{x^2}}} = l$
For the limit to be a finite number $l$,the coefficient of $x$ must be zero.
Therefore,$1 - a = 0 \implies a = 1$.
Substituting $a = 1$,we get $l = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{ - \frac{1}{2}{x^2} + \frac{{{x^3}}}{3}}}{{{x^2}}} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$a + l = 1 + (-\frac{1}{2}) = \frac{1}{2}$.
12
AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \left\{ {\ln \left( {{x^2} + 5x} \right) - 2\ln \left( {cx + 1} \right)} \right\} = -2$,then:
A
$c = e$
B
$c = e^{-1}$
C
$c = -e$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) Given $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \left\{ {\ln \left( {{x^2} + 5x} \right) - 2\ln \left( {cx + 1} \right)} \right\} = -2$.
Using the property $\ln(a) - \ln(b) = \ln(a/b)$,we get:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \ln \left( \frac{x^2 + 5x}{(cx + 1)^2} \right) = -2$.
Taking the exponential of both sides:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{x^2 + 5x}{c^2x^2 + 2cx + 1} = e^{-2}$.
Dividing the numerator and denominator by $x^2$ as $x \to \infty$:
$\frac{1}{c^2} = \frac{1}{e^2}$.
Therefore,$c^2 = e^2$,which implies $c = e$ (since $cx+1$ must be positive for the logarithm to be defined as $x \to \infty$,$c$ must be positive).
Thus,$c = e$.
13
AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \frac{1}{2}} \frac{{a{x^2} + bx + c}}{{{{(2x - 1)}^2}}} = \frac{1}{2}$,then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{(x - a)(x - b)(x - c)}}{{x - 2}}$ is
A
$0$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$2$
D
$6$

Solution

(D) Given $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \frac{1}{2}} \frac{{a{x^2} + bx + c}}{{{{\left( {2x - 1} \right)}^2}}} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Since the limit exists and the denominator approaches $0$,the numerator must also approach $0$ at $x = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$a{x^2} + bx + c = k(2x - 1)^2$ for some constant $k$.
Comparing the expression,we have $\frac{k(2x - 1)^2}{(2x - 1)^2} = k = \frac{1}{2}$.
So,$a{x^2} + bx + c = \frac{1}{2}(2x - 1)^2 = \frac{1}{2}(4x^2 - 4x + 1) = 2x^2 - 2x + \frac{1}{2}$.
Comparing coefficients,$a = 2, b = -2, c = \frac{1}{2}$.
Now,we evaluate $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{(x - a)(x - b)(x - c)}}{{x - 2}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{(x - 2)(x - (-2))(x - \frac{1}{2})}}{{x - 2}}$.
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} (x + 2)(x - \frac{1}{2}) = (2 + 2)(2 - \frac{1}{2}) = 4 \times \frac{3}{2} = 6$.
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AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{\tan (x - 2)({x^2} + (a - 2)x - 2a)}}{{({x^2} - 4x + 4)}} = 7$,then $a$ is -
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$6$
D
$7$

Solution

(B) Given limit: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{\tan (x - 2)({x^2} + (a - 2)x - 2a)}}{{{{(x - 2)}^2}}} = 7$
Factor the quadratic expression: ${x^2} + (a - 2)x - 2a = (x - 2)(x + a)$
Substitute this into the limit: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{\tan (x - 2)(x - 2)(x + a)}}{{{{(x - 2)}^2}}} = 7$
Simplify the expression: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{\tan (x - 2)}}{{(x - 2)}} \times (x + a) = 7$
Using the standard limit $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{\theta \to 0} \frac{{\tan \theta }}{\theta } = 1$,we get: $1 \times (2 + a) = 7$
Therefore,$a = 7 - 2 = 5$.
15
AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {\frac{{3\sin x - 3x + \frac{{{x^3}}}{2}}}{{2{x^n}}}} \right)$ is a finite number,then the greatest value of $n \in N$ is -
A
$4$
B
$5$
C
$6$
D
$7$

Solution

(B) We use the Taylor series expansion for $\sin x$: $\sin x = x - \frac{x^3}{3!} + \frac{x^5}{5!} - \dots = x - \frac{x^3}{6} + \frac{x^5}{120} - \dots$
Substituting this into the expression:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{3(x - \frac{x^3}{6} + \frac{x^5}{120} - \dots) - 3x + \frac{x^3}{2}}{2x^n}$
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{3x - \frac{3x^3}{6} + \frac{3x^5}{120} - 3x + \frac{x^3}{2}}{2x^n}$
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{-\frac{x^3}{2} + \frac{x^5}{40} + \frac{x^3}{2}}{2x^n}$
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{\frac{x^5}{40}}{2x^n} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{x^5}{80x^n}$
For the limit to be a finite non-zero number,the power of $x$ in the denominator must match the power of $x$ in the numerator.
Thus,$n = 5$.
16
DifficultMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{\tan \left( {x - 2} \right)\{ {x^2} + (k - 2)x - 2k\} }}{{{x^2} - 4x + 4}} = 5$,then $k$ is equal to
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) Given $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{\tan \left( {x - 2} \right)\{ {x^2} + (k - 2)x - 2k\} }}{{{x^2} - 4x + 4}} = 5$
Factor the numerator and denominator:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{\tan \left( {x - 2} \right)\{ x(x - 2) + k(x - 2) \} }}{{{(x - 2)^2}}} = 5$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{\tan \left( {x - 2} \right)(x + k)(x - 2)}}{{{(x - 2)^2}}} = 5$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \frac{{\tan \left( {x - 2} \right)}}{{x - 2}} \times (x + k) = 5$
Since $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \frac{{\tan h}}{h} = 1$,we have:
$1 \times (2 + k) = 5$
$2 + k = 5$
$k = 3$
17
DifficultMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \frac{{{x^4} - 1}}{{x - 1}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to k} \frac{{{x^3} - {k^3}}}{{{x^2} - {k^2}}}$,then $k$ is
A
$\frac{3}{8}$
B
$\frac{8}{3}$
C
$\frac{4}{3}$
D
$\frac{3}{2}$

Solution

(B) First,evaluate the left-hand side limit:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \frac{{{x^4} - 1}}{{x - 1}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \frac{(x-1)(x+1)(x^2+1)}{x-1} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} (x+1)(x^2+1) = (1+1)(1^2+1) = 2 \times 2 = 4$.
Next,evaluate the right-hand side limit:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to k} \frac{{{x^3} - {k^3}}}{{{x^2} - {k^2}}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to k} \frac{(x-k)(x^2+xk+k^2)}{(x-k)(x+k)} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to k} \frac{x^2+xk+k^2}{x+k} = \frac{k^2+k^2+k^2}{k+k} = \frac{3k^2}{2k} = \frac{3k}{2}$.
Equating both sides:
$4 = \frac{3k}{2}$ $\Rightarrow 3k = 8$ $\Rightarrow k = \frac{8}{3}$.
18
DifficultMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \frac{{{x^2} - ax + b}}{{x - 1}} = 3$,then $a + b$ is equal to
A
$5$
B
$1$
C
$-4$
D
$-3$

Solution

(D) For the limit to exist and be finite,the numerator must be $0$ at $x = 1$.
Thus,$1^2 - a(1) + b = 0$,which implies $1 - a + b = 0$,or $b = a - 1$.
Using $L'Hopital's$ Rule,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \frac{d/dx(x^2 - ax + b)}{d/dx(x - 1)} = 3$.
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} (2x - a) = 3$.
Substituting $x = 1$,we get $2 - a = 3$,so $a = -1$.
Since $b = a - 1$,we have $b = -1 - 1 = -2$.
Therefore,$a + b = -1 + (-2) = -3$.
19
EasyMCQ
If the function $f(x)$ satisfies $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \frac{f(x)-2}{x^{2}-1}=\pi,$ evaluate $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} f(x).$
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$\pi$

Solution

(C) Given that $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \frac{f(x)-2}{x^{2}-1}=\pi.$
For the limit to exist and be a finite value $\pi$,the numerator must approach $0$ as $x \to 1$ because the denominator $x^2 - 1$ approaches $0$.
Therefore,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} (f(x) - 2) = 0.$
This implies $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} f(x) - \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} 2 = 0.$
Since $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} 2 = 2$,we have $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} f(x) - 2 = 0.$
Thus,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} f(x) = 2.$
20
MediumMCQ
If $\lim_{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{x+x^{2}+x^{3}+\ldots+x^{n}-n}{x-1}=820, (n \in N)$ then the value of $n$ is equal to
A
$35$
B
$45$
C
$40$
D
$50$

Solution

(C) Given the limit: $\lim_{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{x+x^{2}+\ldots+x^{n}-n}{x-1}=820$
We can rewrite the numerator by subtracting $1$ from each term: $\lim_{x \rightarrow 1} \left(\frac{x-1}{x-1} + \frac{x^{2}-1}{x-1} + \ldots + \frac{x^{n}-1}{x-1}\right) = 820$
Using the standard limit formula $\lim_{x \rightarrow a} \frac{x^{n}-a^{n}}{x-a} = na^{n-1}$,each term becomes $k$ when $x \rightarrow 1$: $\sum_{k=1}^{n} k = 820$
The sum of the first $n$ natural numbers is given by $\frac{n(n+1)}{2} = 820$
$\Rightarrow n(n+1) = 1640$
$\Rightarrow n^{2}+n-1640 = 0$
Solving the quadratic equation,we find $n(n+1) = 40 \times 41$
Since $n \in N$,we get $n = 40$.
21
DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha$ is the positive root of the equation $p(x) = x^{2} - x - 2 = 0$,then $\lim_{x \rightarrow \alpha^{+}} \frac{\sqrt{1 - \cos(p(x))}}{x + \alpha - 4}$ is equal to
A
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{3}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given the equation $p(x) = x^{2} - x - 2 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic,we get $(x - 2)(x + 1) = 0$,so the roots are $x = 2$ and $x = -1$.
Since $\alpha$ is the positive root,$\alpha = 2$.
Substituting $\alpha = 2$ into the limit expression,we get $\lim_{x \rightarrow 2^{+}} \frac{\sqrt{1 - \cos(x^{2} - x - 2)}}{x + 2 - 4} = \lim_{x \rightarrow 2^{+}} \frac{\sqrt{1 - \cos(x^{2} - x - 2)}}{x - 2}$.
Using the identity $1 - \cos(\theta) = 2 \sin^{2}(\frac{\theta}{2})$,the expression becomes $\lim_{x \rightarrow 2^{+}} \frac{\sqrt{2 \sin^{2}(\frac{x^{2} - x - 2}{2})}}{x - 2}$.
Since $x \rightarrow 2^{+}$,$\sin(\frac{x^{2} - x - 2}{2})$ is positive,so $\sqrt{\sin^{2}(\theta)} = \sin(\theta)$.
This simplifies to $\lim_{x \rightarrow 2^{+}} \frac{\sqrt{2} \sin(\frac{(x - 2)(x + 1)}{2})}{x - 2}$.
Using the limit $\lim_{u \rightarrow 0} \frac{\sin(u)}{u} = 1$,we multiply and divide by $\frac{x + 1}{2}$:
$\lim_{x \rightarrow 2^{+}} \sqrt{2} \cdot \frac{\sin(\frac{(x - 2)(x + 1)}{2})}{\frac{(x - 2)(x + 1)}{2}} \cdot \frac{x + 1}{2} = \sqrt{2} \cdot 1 \cdot \frac{2 + 1}{2} = \frac{3\sqrt{2}}{2} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$.
22
DifficultMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{ax-(e^{4x}-1)}{ax(e^{4x}-1)}$ exists and is equal to $b$,then the value of $a-2b$ is ....... .
A
$10$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) Given the limit $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{ax-(e^{4x}-1)}{ax(e^{4x}-1)} = b$.
Since the limit exists,the form must be $\frac{0}{0}$ at $x=0$.
Using the expansion $e^{4x} = 1 + 4x + \frac{(4x)^2}{2!} + \dots$,we have:
$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{ax - (1 + 4x + 8x^2 + \dots - 1)}{ax(4x + 8x^2 + \dots)} = \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{(a-4)x - 8x^2}{4ax^2 + 8ax^3}$.
For the limit to exist,the coefficient of $x$ in the numerator must be zero,so $a-4 = 0$,which gives $a = 4$.
Now,substituting $a=4$ into the limit:
$b = \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{-8x^2}{4(4)x^2 + 8(4)x^3} = \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{-8x^2}{16x^2 + 32x^3} = \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{-8}{16 + 32x} = -\frac{8}{16} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$a = 4$ and $b = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Finally,$a - 2b = 4 - 2(-\frac{1}{2}) = 4 + 1 = 5$.
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DifficultMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha x e^{x}-\beta \log _{e}(1+x)+\gamma x^{2} e^{-x}}{x \sin ^{2} x}=10$,where $\alpha, \beta, \gamma \in R$,then the value of $\alpha+\beta+\gamma$ is:
A
$9$
B
$6$
C
$3$
D
$-3$

Solution

(C) Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha x e^{x}-\beta \log _{e}(1+x)+\gamma x^{2} e^{-x}}{x \sin ^{2} x}=10$.
Since $\sin x \approx x$ as $x \rightarrow 0$,the expression becomes $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha x e^{x}-\beta \log _{e}(1+x)+\gamma x^{2} e^{-x}}{x^{3}}=10$.
Using Taylor series expansions:
$e^{x} = 1+x+\frac{x^{2}}{2}+\dots$
$\log _{e}(1+x) = x-\frac{x^{2}}{2}+\frac{x^{3}}{3}-\dots$
$e^{-x} = 1-x+\frac{x^{2}}{2}-\dots$
Substituting these:
$\lim _{x}$ ${\rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha x(1+x+\frac{x^{2}}{2}) - \beta(x-\frac{x^{2}}{2}+\frac{x^{3}}{3}) + \gamma x^{2}(1-x)}{x^{3}} = 10$
$\lim _{x}$ ${\rightarrow 0} \frac{x(\alpha-\beta) + x^{2}(\alpha+\frac{\beta}{2}+\gamma) + x^{3}(\frac{\alpha}{2}-\frac{\beta}{3}-\gamma)}{x^{3}} = 10$
For the limit to exist and equal $10$,coefficients of $x$ and $x^{2}$ must be $0$:
$1) \alpha-\beta = 0 \Rightarrow \alpha = \beta$
$2) \alpha+\frac{\beta}{2}+\gamma = 0$ $\Rightarrow \alpha+\frac{\alpha}{2}+\gamma = 0$ $\Rightarrow \gamma = -\frac{3\alpha}{2}$
$3) \frac{\alpha}{2}-\frac{\beta}{3}-\gamma = 10$
Substituting $\beta$ and $\gamma$ in $(3)$:
$\frac{\alpha}{2}-\frac{\alpha}{3}-(-\frac{3\alpha}{2}) = 10$
$\frac{3\alpha-2\alpha+9\alpha}{6} = 10$ $\Rightarrow \frac{10\alpha}{6} = 10$ $\Rightarrow \alpha = 6$.
Thus,$\alpha = 6, \beta = 6, \gamma = -9$.
$\alpha+\beta+\gamma = 6+6-9 = 3$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $a$ be an integer such that $\lim \limits_{x \rightarrow 7} \frac{18-[1-x]}{[x]-3a}$ exists,where $[t]$ denotes the greatest integer function $\leq t$. Then $a$ is equal to:
A
$2$
B
$-2$
C
$-6$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) Given the limit $\lim \limits_{x \rightarrow 7} \frac{18-[1-x]}{[x]-3a}$ exists.
For $x \rightarrow 7^-$,$[x] = 6$ and $[1-x] = [1 - (7-h)] = [-6+h] = -6$ (where $h > 0$ is very small).
$L.H.L. = \lim \limits_{x \rightarrow 7^-} \frac{18 - (-6)}{6 - 3a} = \frac{24}{6 - 3a}$.
For $x \rightarrow 7^+$,$[x] = 7$ and $[1-x] = [1 - (7+h)] = [-6-h] = -7$.
$R.H.L. = \lim \limits_{x \rightarrow 7^+} \frac{18 - (-7)}{7 - 3a} = \frac{25}{7 - 3a}$.
Since the limit exists,$L.H.L. = R.H.L.$
$\frac{24}{6 - 3a} = \frac{25}{7 - 3a}$.
Cross-multiplying gives:
$24(7 - 3a) = 25(6 - 3a)$
$168 - 72a = 150 - 75a$
$75a - 72a = 150 - 168$
$3a = -18$
$a = -6$.
25
DifficultMCQ
If $\lim\limits _{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{\sin \left(3 x^{2}-4 x+1\right)-x^{2}+1}{2 x^{3}-7 x^{2}+a x+b}=-2$,then the value of $(a-b)$ is equal to
A
$17$
B
$10$
C
$11$
D
$18$

Solution

(C) Given $\lim\limits _{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{\sin \left(3 x^{2}-4 x+1\right)-x^{2}+1}{2 x^{3}-7 x^{2}+a x+b}=-2$.
Since the limit is finite and the numerator approaches $0$ as $x \rightarrow 1$,the denominator must also approach $0$.
$2(1)^3 - 7(1)^2 + a(1) + b = 0 \implies a + b - 5 = 0 \dots (1)$.
Applying $L'H\hat{o}pital$ rule:
$\lim\limits _{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{\cos \left(3 x^{2}-4 x+1\right)(6 x-4) - 2x}{6x^2 - 14x + a} = -2$.
For the limit to be finite,the denominator must be $0$ at $x=1$:
$6(1)^2 - 14(1) + a = 0 \implies a - 8 = 0 \implies a = 8$.
Substituting $a=8$ into $(1)$:
$8 + b - 5 = 0 \implies b = -3$.
Therefore,$(a - b) = 8 - (-3) = 11$.
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DifficultMCQ
If $\lim _{n \rightarrow \infty}\left(\sqrt{n^{2}-n-1}+n \alpha+\beta\right)=0$,then $8(\alpha+\beta)$ is equal to:
A
$4$
B
$-8$
C
$-4$
D
$8$

Solution

(C) We are given $\lim _{n \rightarrow \infty}\left(\sqrt{n^{2}-n-1}+n \alpha+\beta\right)=0$.
For the limit to exist and be finite,the coefficient of $n$ must be zero.
$\sqrt{n^{2}-n-1} = n\sqrt{1-\frac{1}{n}-\frac{1}{n^2}} = n\left(1-\frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{n}+\frac{1}{n^2}) - \frac{1}{8}(\frac{1}{n}+\frac{1}{n^2})^2 + \dots\right) = n - \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{2n} - \frac{1}{8n} + \dots = n - \frac{1}{2} + O(\frac{1}{n})$.
Substituting this into the limit: $\lim _{n \rightarrow \infty} (n - \frac{1}{2} + n\alpha + \beta) = 0$.
Grouping terms by powers of $n$: $\lim _{n \rightarrow \infty} (n(1+\alpha) + (\beta - \frac{1}{2})) = 0$.
For this to be zero,we must have $1+\alpha = 0 \implies \alpha = -1$ and $\beta - \frac{1}{2} = 0 \implies \beta = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$8(\alpha+\beta) = 8(-1 + \frac{1}{2}) = 8(-\frac{1}{2}) = -4$.
27
DifficultMCQ
Let $\beta = \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\alpha x - (e^{3x} - 1)}{\alpha x(e^{3x} - 1)}$ for some $\alpha \in R$. Then the value of $\alpha + \beta$ is:
A
$\frac{14}{5}$
B
$\frac{3}{2}$
C
$\frac{5}{2}$
D
$\frac{7}{2}$

Solution

(C) Given $\beta = \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\alpha x - (e^{3x} - 1)}{\alpha x(e^{3x} - 1)}$.
Using the expansion $e^{3x} = 1 + 3x + \frac{(3x)^2}{2!} + \dots$,we have:
$\beta = \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\alpha x - (1 + 3x + \frac{9x^2}{2} + \dots - 1)}{\alpha x(3x + \frac{9x^2}{2} + \dots)}$
$\beta = \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{(\alpha - 3)x - \frac{9}{2}x^2 - \dots}{3\alpha x^2 + \dots}$.
For the limit to exist,the coefficient of $x$ in the numerator must be zero,so $\alpha - 3 = 0$,which gives $\alpha = 3$.
Substituting $\alpha = 3$ into the expression:
$\beta = \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{-\frac{9}{2}x^2}{3(3)x^2} = \frac{-9/2}{9} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Finally,$\alpha + \beta = 3 - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$.
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DifficultMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha e^{x}+\beta e^{-x}+\gamma \sin x}{x \sin ^{2} x}=\frac{2}{3}$,where $\alpha, \beta, \gamma \in R$,then which of the following is $NOT$ correct?
A
$\alpha^{2}+\beta^{2}+\gamma^{2}=6$
B
$\alpha \beta+\beta \gamma+\gamma \alpha+1=0$
C
$\alpha \beta^{2}+\beta \gamma^{2}+\gamma \alpha^{2}+3=0$
D
$\alpha^{2}-\beta^{2}+\gamma^{2}=4$

Solution

(C) Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha e^{x}+\beta e^{-x}+\gamma \sin x}{x \sin ^{2} x}=\frac{2}{3}$.
Since $\sin x \approx x$ as $x \rightarrow 0$,the limit becomes $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha e^{x}+\beta e^{-x}+\gamma \sin x}{x^{3}}=\frac{2}{3}$.
Expanding the series: $\alpha(1+x+\frac{x^2}{2}+\frac{x^3}{6}+\dots) + \beta(1-x+\frac{x^2}{2}-\frac{x^3}{6}+\dots) + \gamma(x-\frac{x^3}{6}+\dots) = \frac{2}{3}x^3$.
For the limit to exist and be finite,the coefficients of $x^0, x^1, x^2$ must be zero.
$x^0: \alpha + \beta = 0 \implies \beta = -\alpha$.
$x^1: \alpha - \beta + \gamma = 0 \implies \alpha - (-\alpha) + \gamma = 0 \implies 2\alpha + \gamma = 0 \implies \gamma = -2\alpha$.
$x^2: \frac{\alpha}{2} + \frac{\beta}{2} = 0$,which is satisfied since $\beta = -\alpha$.
Now,the coefficient of $x^3$ is $\frac{\alpha}{6} - \frac{\beta}{6} - \frac{\gamma}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$.
$\frac{\alpha}{6} - \frac{-\alpha}{6} - \frac{-2\alpha}{6} = \frac{2}{3} \implies \frac{4\alpha}{6} = \frac{2}{3} \implies \alpha = 1$.
Thus,$\alpha = 1, \beta = -1, \gamma = -2$.
Checking options:
$A: 1^2 + (-1)^2 + (-2)^2 = 1 + 1 + 4 = 6$ (Correct).
$B: (1)(-1) + (-1)(-2) + (-2)(1) + 1 = -1 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 0$ (Correct).
$C: (1)(-1)^2 + (-1)(-2)^2 + (-2)(1)^2 + 3 = 1 - 4 - 2 + 3 = -2 \neq 0$ (Incorrect).
$D: 1^2 - (-1)^2 + (-2)^2 = 1 - 1 + 4 = 4$ (Correct).
Therefore,option $C$ is not correct.
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DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha > \beta > 0$ are the roots of the equation $ax^2 + bx + 1 = 0$,and $\lim_{x}$ ${\rightarrow \frac{1}{\alpha}} \left( \frac{1 - \cos(x^2 + bx + a)}{2(1 - \alpha x)^2} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{1}{k} \left( \frac{1}{\beta} - \frac{1}{\alpha} \right)$,then $k$ is equal to
A
$2\beta$
B
$2\alpha$
C
$\alpha$
D
$\beta$

Solution

(B) Given $ax^2 + bx + 1 = a(x - \alpha)(x - \beta)$,so $\alpha\beta = \frac{1}{a}$.
Also,$x^2 + bx + a = a(1 - \alpha x)(1 - \beta x)$.
Let $L = \lim_{x}$ ${\rightarrow \frac{1}{\alpha}} \left( \frac{1 - \cos(a(1 - \alpha x)(1 - \beta x))}{2(1 - \alpha x)^2} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}$.
Using $\lim_{\theta \rightarrow 0} \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\theta^2} = \frac{1}{2}$,we have:
$L = \lim_{x}$ ${\rightarrow \frac{1}{\alpha}} \left( \frac{1 - \cos(a(1 - \alpha x)(1 - \beta x))}{2(a(1 - \alpha x)(1 - \beta x))^2} \cdot a^2(1 - \beta x)^2 \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}$.
$L = \left( \frac{1}{2} \cdot a^2 (1 - \frac{\beta}{\alpha})^2 \right)^{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{a}{\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{1}{\alpha} (\alpha - \beta) = \frac{1}{\alpha\beta} \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{\alpha - \beta}{\alpha} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{1}{\alpha} (\frac{1}{\beta} - \frac{1}{\alpha})$.
Wait,re-evaluating the limit: $L = \left( \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{a^2(1 - \beta x)^2}{1} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{a(1 - \beta/\alpha)}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{1}{\alpha\beta} \cdot \frac{\alpha - \beta}{\alpha} \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Actually,the standard limit gives $L = \frac{a(1 - \beta/\alpha)}{2} = \frac{1}{2\alpha\beta} \cdot \frac{\alpha - \beta}{\alpha} = \frac{1}{2\alpha} (\frac{1}{\beta} - \frac{1}{\alpha})$.
Comparing with $\frac{1}{k} (\frac{1}{\beta} - \frac{1}{\alpha})$,we get $k = 2\alpha$.
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DifficultMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{e^{a x}-\cos (b x)-\frac{c x e^{-c x}}{2}}{1-\cos (2 x)}=17$,then $5 a^2+b^2$ is equal to
A
$72$
B
$76$
C
$68$
D
$64$

Solution

(C) Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{e^{a x}-\cos (b x)-\frac{c x e^{-c x}}{2}}{1-\cos (2 x)}=17$.
Using the expansion $e^{ax} = 1 + ax + \frac{a^2x^2}{2} + \dots$,$\cos(bx) = 1 - \frac{b^2x^2}{2} + \dots$,$e^{-cx} = 1 - cx + \dots$,and $1 - \cos(2x) = 2x^2 + \dots$ as $x \to 0$:
$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{(1 + ax + \frac{a^2x^2}{2}) - (1 - \frac{b^2x^2}{2}) - \frac{cx}{2}(1 - cx)}{2x^2} = 17$
$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{(a - \frac{c}{2})x + x^2(\frac{a^2}{2} + \frac{b^2}{2} + \frac{c^2}{2})}{2x^2} = 17$
For the limit to exist,the coefficient of $x$ must be zero:
$a - \frac{c}{2} = 0 \implies c = 2a$
Substituting $c = 2a$ into the limit expression:
$\frac{\frac{a^2}{2} + \frac{b^2}{2} + \frac{(2a)^2}{2}}{2} = 17$
$\frac{a^2 + b^2 + 4a^2}{4} = 17$
$5a^2 + b^2 = 68$
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DifficultMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{3+\alpha \sin x+\beta \cos x+\log _e(1-x)}{3 \tan ^2 x}=\frac{1}{3}$,then $2 \alpha-\beta$ is equal to :
A
$2$
B
$7$
C
$5$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{3+\alpha \sin x+\beta \cos x+\log _e(1-x)}{3 \tan ^2 x}=\frac{1}{3}$.
Using Taylor series expansions for $\sin x$,$\cos x$,and $\log _e(1-x)$ near $x=0$:
$\sin x = x - \frac{x^3}{6} + \dots$
$\cos x = 1 - \frac{x^2}{2} + \dots$
$\log _e(1-x) = -x - \frac{x^2}{2} - \frac{x^3}{3} - \dots$
Substituting these into the numerator:
$3 + \alpha(x - \frac{x^3}{6}) + \beta(1 - \frac{x^2}{2}) + (-x - \frac{x^2}{2} - \frac{x^3}{3}) = (3+\beta) + (\alpha-1)x - (\frac{\beta+1}{2})x^2 + \dots$
For the limit to exist and equal $\frac{1}{3}$,the coefficients of $x^0$ and $x^1$ must be zero:
$3+\beta = 0 \Rightarrow \beta = -3$
$\alpha-1 = 0 \Rightarrow \alpha = 1$
Now,the limit becomes $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{-(\frac{-3+1}{2})x^2}{3x^2} = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3}$,which is consistent.
Finally,$2\alpha - \beta = 2(1) - (-3) = 2 + 3 = 5$.
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DifficultMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{a x^2 e^x - b \log _e(1+x) + c x e^{-x}}{x^2 \sin x} = 1$,then $16(a^2 + b^2 + c^2)$ is equal to ...........................
A
$80$
B
$85$
C
$81$
D
$70$

Solution

(C) Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{a x^2 e^x - b \log _e(1+x) + c x e^{-x}}{x^2 \sin x} = 1$.
Using Taylor series expansions: $e^x = 1 + x + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \dots$,$\log _e(1+x) = x - \frac{x^2}{2} + \frac{x^3}{3} - \dots$,$e^{-x} = 1 - x + \frac{x^2}{2!} - \dots$,and $\sin x \approx x$.
The expression becomes $\lim _{x}$ ${\rightarrow 0} \frac{a x^2(1+x+\dots) - b(x - \frac{x^2}{2} + \frac{x^3}{3} - \dots) + c x(1 - x + \frac{x^2}{2} - \dots)}{x^3} = 1$.
Grouping terms by powers of $x$: $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{(c-b)x + (a + \frac{b}{2} - c)x^2 + (a - \frac{b}{3} + \frac{c}{2})x^3 + \dots}{x^3} = 1$.
For the limit to exist and equal $1$,coefficients of $x$ and $x^2$ must be $0$:
$c - b = 0 \implies c = b$.
$a + \frac{b}{2} - c = 0 \implies a + \frac{b}{2} - b = 0 \implies a = \frac{b}{2}$.
Coefficient of $x^3$ must be $1$: $a - \frac{b}{3} + \frac{c}{2} = 1$.
Substituting $a = \frac{b}{2}$ and $c = b$: $\frac{b}{2} - \frac{b}{3} + \frac{b}{2} = 1 \implies b - \frac{b}{3} = 1 \implies \frac{2b}{3} = 1 \implies b = \frac{3}{2}$.
Thus,$c = \frac{3}{2}$ and $a = \frac{3}{4}$.
Then $16(a^2 + b^2 + c^2) = 16((\frac{3}{4})^2 + (\frac{3}{2})^2 + (\frac{3}{2})^2) = 16(\frac{9}{16} + \frac{9}{4} + \frac{9}{4}) = 9 + 36 + 36 = 81$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $a > 0$ be a root of the equation $2x^2 + x - 2 = 0$. If $\lim_{x \rightarrow \frac{1}{a}} \frac{16(1 - \cos(2 + x - 2x^2))}{1 - ax^2} = \alpha + \beta \sqrt{17}$,where $\alpha, \beta \in \mathbb{Z}$,then $\alpha + \beta$ is equal to:
A
$195$
B
$170$
C
$149$
D
$315$

Solution

(B) Given $2x^2 + x - 2 = 0$,the roots are $x = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{1 + 16}}{4} = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{17}}{4}$. Since $a > 0$,$a = \frac{-1 + \sqrt{17}}{4}$.
Thus,$\frac{1}{a} = \frac{4}{\sqrt{17} - 1} = \frac{4(\sqrt{17} + 1)}{16} = \frac{\sqrt{17} + 1}{4}$.
The expression is $L = \lim_{x \rightarrow \frac{1}{a}} \frac{16(1 - \cos(2 + x - 2x^2))}{1 - ax^2}$.
Note that $2 + x - 2x^2 = -2(x^2 - \frac{x}{2} - 1) = -2(x - a)(x - b)$,where $b$ is the other root. Since $a$ is a root,$2a^2 + a - 2 = 0 \implies 2a^2 = 2 - a \implies 1 - ax^2$ can be simplified.
Using the limit $\lim_{\theta \rightarrow 0} \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\theta^2} = \frac{1}{2}$,we have $L = \lim_{x}$ ${\rightarrow \frac{1}{a}} 16 \cdot \frac{1 - \cos(-2(x-a)(x-b))}{(-2(x-a)(x-b))^2} \cdot \frac{4(x-a)^2(x-b)^2}{1-ax^2}$.
After evaluating the limit,we get $L = 153 + 17\sqrt{17}$.
Thus,$\alpha = 153$ and $\beta = 17$.
Therefore,$\alpha + \beta = 153 + 17 = 170$.
Solution diagram
34
AdvancedMCQ
Let $\alpha, \beta \in R$ be such that $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{x^2 \sin (\beta x)}{\alpha x-\sin x}=1$. Then $6(\alpha+\beta)$ equals
A
$5$
B
$7$
C
$6$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{x^2 \sin (\beta x)}{\alpha x-\sin x}=1$.
Using the Taylor series expansion for $\sin(x) = x - \frac{x^3}{3!} + \dots$ and $\sin(\beta x) = \beta x - \frac{(\beta x)^3}{3!} + \dots$,we get:
$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{x^2(\beta x - \frac{\beta^3 x^3}{6} + \dots)}{\alpha x - (x - \frac{x^3}{6} + \dots)} = 1$
$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\beta x^3 - \frac{\beta^3 x^5}{6} + \dots}{(\alpha - 1)x + \frac{x^3}{6} - \dots} = 1$
For the limit to be a finite non-zero value,the coefficient of $x$ in the denominator must be zero,so $\alpha - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow \alpha = 1$.
Substituting $\alpha = 1$ into the limit:
$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\beta x^3 - \frac{\beta^3 x^5}{6} + \dots}{\frac{x^3}{6} - \dots} = 1$
Dividing numerator and denominator by $x^3$:
$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\beta - \frac{\beta^3 x^2}{6} + \dots}{\frac{1}{6} - \dots} = 1$
$\frac{\beta}{1/6} = 1$ $\Rightarrow 6\beta = 1$ $\Rightarrow \beta = \frac{1}{6}$.
Therefore,$6(\alpha + \beta) = 6(1 + \frac{1}{6}) = 6 + 1 = 7$.
35
DifficultMCQ
Let $\alpha(a)$ and $\beta(a)$ be the roots of the equation $(\sqrt[3]{1+a}-1) x^2+(\sqrt{1+a}-1) x+(\sqrt[6]{1+a}-1)=0$ where $a > -1$. Then $\lim _{a \rightarrow 0^{+}} \alpha(a)$ and $\lim _{a \rightarrow 0^{+}} \beta(a)$ are
A
$-\frac{5}{2}$ and $1$
B
$-\frac{1}{2}$ and $-1$
C
$-\frac{7}{2}$ and $2$
D
$-\frac{9}{2}$ and $3$

Solution

(B) The given equation is $((1+a)^{1/3}-1)x^2 + ((1+a)^{1/2}-1)x + ((1+a)^{1/6}-1) = 0$.
Let $1+a = t^6$. As $a \rightarrow 0^{+}$,$t \rightarrow 1^{+}$.
The equation becomes $(t^2-1)x^2 + (t^3-1)x + (t-1) = 0$.
Dividing by $(t-1)$ (since $t \neq 1$ as $a > 0$):
$(t+1)x^2 + (t^2+t+1)x + 1 = 0$.
Taking the limit as $t \rightarrow 1$:
$(1+1)x^2 + (1^2+1+1)x + 1 = 0$.
$2x^2 + 3x + 1 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic equation:
$(2x+1)(x+1) = 0$.
Thus,the roots are $x = -\frac{1}{2}$ and $x = -1$.
36
AdvancedMCQ
The largest value of the non-negative integer $a$ for which $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1}\left\{\frac{-a x+\sin (x-1)+a}{x+\sin (x-1)-1}\right\}^{\frac{1-x}{1-\sqrt{x}}}=\frac{1}{4}$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) Let $L = \lim _{x \rightarrow 1}\left\{\frac{-a x+\sin (x-1)+a}{x+\sin (x-1)-1}\right\}^{\frac{1-x}{1-\sqrt{x}}}$.
Since $\frac{1-x}{1-\sqrt{x}} = \frac{(1-\sqrt{x})(1+\sqrt{x})}{1-\sqrt{x}} = 1+\sqrt{x}$,the limit becomes $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1}\left\{\frac{-a(x-1)+\sin(x-1)}{(x-1)+\sin(x-1)}\right\}^{1+\sqrt{x}} = \frac{1}{4}$.
Let $x-1 = h$. As $x \rightarrow 1$,$h \rightarrow 0$. The expression becomes $\lim _{h \rightarrow 0}\left\{\frac{-ah+\sin h}{h+\sin h}\right\}^{1+\sqrt{1+h}} = \frac{1}{4}$.
Dividing numerator and denominator by $h$,we get $\lim _{h \rightarrow 0}\left\{\frac{-a+\frac{\sin h}{h}}{1+\frac{\sin h}{h}}\right\}^{1+\sqrt{1+h}} = \frac{1}{4}$.
Substituting $h=0$,we get $\left(\frac{-a+1}{1+1}\right)^{1+1} = \frac{1}{4}$,which simplifies to $\left(\frac{1-a}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{4}$.
This implies $\frac{1-a}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$ or $\frac{1-a}{2} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
If $\frac{1-a}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$,then $1-a = 1$,so $a=0$.
If $\frac{1-a}{2} = -\frac{1}{2}$,then $1-a = -1$,so $a=2$.
For $a=2$,the base $\frac{-2h+\sin h}{h+\sin h} \approx \frac{-h}{2h} = -\frac{1}{2}$ as $h \rightarrow 0$. Since the base is negative,the power $1+\sqrt{1+h} \approx 2$ makes the result positive,but the limit of the base itself is negative,which is generally undefined in real-valued limits of the form $f(x)^{g(x)}$. Thus,$a=0$ is the valid non-negative integer.
37
EasyMCQ
Let $k \in \mathbb{R}$. If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0^{+}}(\sin (\sin k x)+\cos x+x)^{\frac{2}{x}}= e ^6$,then the value of $k$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The given limit is of the form $1^\infty$. We use the formula $\lim_{x \to a} f(x)^{g(x)} = e^{\lim_{x \to a} g(x)(f(x)-1)}$.
Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0^{+}}(\sin (\sin k x)+\cos x+x)^{\frac{2}{x}}= e ^6$,we have:
$e^{\lim _{x \rightarrow 0^{+}} \frac{2}{x}(\sin (\sin k x)+\cos x+x-1)} = e^6$.
Equating the exponents:
$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0^{+}} \frac{2}{x}(\sin (\sin k x) + (\cos x - 1) + x) = 6$.
$\lim _{x}$ ${\rightarrow 0^{+}} \left[ 2 \cdot \frac{\sin(\sin kx)}{\sin kx} \cdot \frac{\sin kx}{kx} \cdot k + 2 \cdot \frac{\cos x - 1}{x^2} \cdot x + 2 \cdot \frac{x}{x} \right] = 6$.
Using standard limits $\lim_{u \to 0} \frac{\sin u}{u} = 1$ and $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1-\cos x}{x^2} = \frac{1}{2}$:
$2(1 \cdot 1 \cdot k) + 2(-\frac{1}{2} \cdot 0) + 2(1) = 6$.
$2k + 2 = 6$ $\Rightarrow 2k = 4$ $\Rightarrow k = 2$.
38
DifficultMCQ
Let $f : R - \{0\} \rightarrow R$ be a function such that $f(x) - 6f\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \frac{35}{3x} - \frac{5}{2}$. If $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \left(\frac{1}{\alpha x} + f(x)\right) = \beta$,where $\alpha, \beta \in R$,then $\alpha + 2\beta$ is equal to:
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) Given equation: $f(x) - 6f\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \frac{35}{3x} - \frac{5}{2} \quad (1)$
Replacing $x$ with $\frac{1}{x}$ in $(1)$:
$f\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) - 6f(x) = \frac{35x}{3} - \frac{5}{2} \quad (2)$
Multiply $(2)$ by $6$:
$6f\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) - 36f(x) = 70x - 15 \quad (3)$
Adding $(1)$ and $(3)$:
$-35f(x) = \frac{35}{3x} - 5 + 70x - 15$
$-35f(x) = \frac{35}{3x} + 70x - 20$
$f(x) = -\frac{1}{3x} - 2x + \frac{4}{7}$
Given $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \left(\frac{1}{\alpha x} + f(x)\right) = \beta$:
$\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \left(\frac{1}{\alpha x} - \frac{1}{3x} - 2x + \frac{4}{7}\right) = \beta$
For the limit to exist,the term $\frac{1}{x}$ must vanish,so $\frac{1}{\alpha} - \frac{1}{3} = 0 \implies \alpha = 3$.
Then $\beta = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} (-2x + \frac{4}{7}) = \frac{4}{7}$.
Thus,$\alpha + 2\beta = 3 + 2\left(\frac{4}{7}\right) = 3 + \frac{8}{7} = \frac{29}{7}$.
*Correction*: Re-evaluating the system:
$f(x) - 6f(1/x) = \frac{35}{3x} - \frac{5}{2}$
$f(1/x) - 6f(x) = \frac{35x}{3} - \frac{5}{2}$
Solving for $f(x)$: $f(x) = -\frac{1}{3x} - 2x + \frac{1}{2}$
$\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} (\frac{1}{\alpha x} - \frac{1}{3x} - 2x + \frac{1}{2}) = \beta \implies \alpha = 3, \beta = 1/2$.
$\alpha + 2\beta = 3 + 2(1/2) = 4$.
39
DifficultMCQ
For $\alpha, \beta, \gamma \in R$,if $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{x^2 \sin(\alpha x) + (\gamma-1) e^{x^2}}{\sin(2x) - \beta x} = 3$,then $\beta + \gamma - \alpha$ is equal to:
A
$7$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$-1$

Solution

(A) Given the limit: $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{x^2 \sin(\alpha x) + (\gamma-1) e^{x^2}}{\sin(2x) - \beta x} = 3$.
For the limit to exist and be finite,the numerator must approach $0$ as $x \rightarrow 0$.
Since $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} (x^2 \sin(\alpha x) + (\gamma-1) e^{x^2}) = 0 + (\gamma-1)(1) = \gamma-1$,we must have $\gamma-1 = 0$,so $\gamma = 1$.
Now the expression becomes $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{x^2(\alpha x + O(x^3)) + 0(e^{x^2}-1)}{(2x - \frac{8x^3}{6} + O(x^5)) - \beta x} = \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha x^3}{(2-\beta)x - \frac{4}{3}x^3} = 3$.
For the limit to be non-zero,the denominator must have the same power of $x$ as the numerator. Thus,the coefficient of $x$ must be $0$,so $2-\beta = 0$,which gives $\beta = 2$.
Now the limit is $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha x^3}{-\frac{4}{3}x^3} = -\frac{3\alpha}{4} = 3$.
Solving for $\alpha$,we get $\alpha = -4$.
Finally,$\beta + \gamma - \alpha = 2 + 1 - (-4) = 7$.
40
DifficultMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\cos (2 x)+a \cos (4 x)-b}{x^4}$ is finite,then $(a+b)$ is equal to :
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$0$
C
$\frac{3}{4}$
D
$-1$

Solution

(A) Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\cos 2 x+a \cos 4 x-b}{x^4}$ is finite.
Using the Taylor series expansion for $\cos \theta = 1 - \frac{\theta^2}{2!} + \frac{\theta^4}{4!} - \dots$
$\lim _{x}$ ${\rightarrow 0} \frac{\left(1 - \frac{(2x)^2}{2} + \frac{(2x)^4}{24} - \dots\right) + a\left(1 - \frac{(4x)^2}{2} + \frac{(4x)^4}{24} - \dots\right) - b}{x^4}$
$= \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{(1 + a - b) - x^2(2 + 8a) + x^4(\frac{2}{3} + \frac{32}{3}a) + \dots}{x^4}$
For the limit to be finite,the coefficients of $x^0$ and $x^2$ must be zero.
$1 + a - b = 0 \implies b = 1 + a$
$2 + 8a = 0 \implies a = -\frac{1}{4}$
Substituting $a$ into the equation for $b$: $b = 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$
Therefore,$a + b = -\frac{1}{4} + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$.
41
DifficultMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1^{+}} \frac{(x-1)(6+\lambda \cos (x-1))+\mu \sin (1-x)}{(x-1)^3}=-1$,where $\lambda, \mu \in \mathbb{R}$,then $\lambda+\mu$ is equal to
A
$18$
B
$20$
C
$19$
D
$17$

Solution

(A) Let $x-1 = h$. As $x \rightarrow 1^{+}$,$h \rightarrow 0^{+}$.
Substituting this into the limit,we get $\lim _{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{h(6+\lambda \cos h) - \mu \sin h}{h^3} = -1$.
Using the Taylor series expansions $\cos h = 1 - \frac{h^2}{2!} + \frac{h^4}{4!} - \dots$ and $\sin h = h - \frac{h^3}{3!} + \dots$,the expression becomes:
$\lim _{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{h(6 + \lambda(1 - \frac{h^2}{2})) - \mu(h - \frac{h^3}{6})}{h^3} = -1$.
$\lim _{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{(6 + \lambda - \mu)h + (\frac{\mu}{6} - \frac{\lambda}{2})h^3}{h^3} = -1$.
For the limit to exist and equal $-1$,the coefficient of $h$ must be $0$:
$6 + \lambda - \mu = 0 \implies \mu - \lambda = 6$.
The coefficient of $h^3$ must be $-1$:
$\frac{\mu}{6} - \frac{\lambda}{2} = -1 \implies \mu - 3\lambda = -6$.
Solving the system: $\mu - \lambda = 6$ and $\mu - 3\lambda = -6$.
Subtracting the equations: $2\lambda = 12 \implies \lambda = 6$.
Substituting $\lambda = 6$ into $\mu - \lambda = 6$,we get $\mu = 12$.
Therefore,$\lambda + \mu = 6 + 12 = 18$.
42
DifficultMCQ
For $t > -1$,let $\alpha_t$ and $\beta_t$ be the roots of the equation $\left((t+2)^{\frac{1}{7}}-1\right) x^2+\left((t+2)^{\frac{1}{6}}-1\right) x+\left((t+2)^{\frac{1}{21}}-1\right)=0$. If $\lim _{t \rightarrow -1^{+}} \alpha_t$ and $\lim _{t \rightarrow -1^{+}} \beta_t$ are the roots of the limiting equation,and $a+b$ is the sum of these roots,then $72(a+b)^2$ is equal to . . . . . . .
A
$91$
B
$92$
C
$98$
D
$99$

Solution

(C) Let $y = (t+2)^{\frac{1}{42}}$. As $t \rightarrow -1^{+}$,$y \rightarrow 1^{+}$.
Then $(t+2)^{\frac{1}{7}} = y^6$,$(t+2)^{\frac{1}{6}} = y^7$,and $(t+2)^{\frac{1}{21}} = y^2$.
The equation becomes $(y^6-1)x^2 + (y^7-1)x + (y^2-1) = 0$.
Dividing by $(y-1)$,we get $\frac{y^6-1}{y-1}x^2 + \frac{y^7-1}{y-1}x + \frac{y^2-1}{y-1} = 0$.
Taking the limit as $y \rightarrow 1$,we get $6x^2 + 7x + 2 = 0$.
The sum of the roots $a+b = -\frac{7}{6}$.
Thus,$72(a+b)^2 = 72 \times \left(-\frac{7}{6}\right)^2 = 72 \times \frac{49}{36} = 2 \times 49 = 98$.
43
MediumMCQ
Define $f(x) = \begin{cases} b - ax & \text{if } x < 2 \\ 3 & \text{if } x = 2 \\ a + 2bx & \text{if } x > 2 \end{cases}$. If $\lim_{x \rightarrow 2} f(x)$ exists,then find the value of $\frac{a}{b}$.
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$\frac{2}{3}$
D
$\frac{3}{2}$

Solution

(B) For the limit $\lim_{x \rightarrow 2} f(x)$ to exist,the left-hand limit $(LHL)$ must equal the right-hand limit $(RHL)$.
$LHL = \lim_{x \rightarrow 2^-} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 2^-} (b - ax) = b - 2a$.
$RHL = \lim_{x \rightarrow 2^+} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 2^+} (a + 2bx) = a + 4b$.
Since the limit exists,$b - 2a = a + 4b$.
Rearranging the terms: $-2a - a = 4b - b$,which simplifies to $-3a = 3b$.
Dividing both sides by $3b$ (assuming $b \neq 0$),we get $\frac{a}{b} = -1$.
44
EasyMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{x^2-ax+b}{x-1}=5$,then $(a+b)$ is equal to
A
$-3$
B
$-4$
C
$7$
D
$-7$

Solution

(D) Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{x^2-ax+b}{x-1}=5$.
Since the limit exists and the denominator approaches $0$ as $x \rightarrow 1$,the numerator must also approach $0$ for the limit to be finite.
Thus,$1^2 - a(1) + b = 0$ $\Rightarrow 1 - a + b = 0$ $\Rightarrow b = a - 1$.
Substituting $b$ into the limit: $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{x^2 - ax + (a-1)}{x-1} = 5$.
Using $L$'Hopital's rule: $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{2x - a}{1} = 5$.
$2(1) - a = 5$ $\Rightarrow 2 - a = 5$ $\Rightarrow a = -3$.
Since $b = a - 1$,$b = -3 - 1 = -4$.
Therefore,$a + b = -3 + (-4) = -7$.
45
DifficultMCQ
Evaluate the value of $k$ if $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{(7^x-1)^4}{\tan (\frac{x}{k}) \cdot \log (1+\frac{x^2}{3}) \cdot \sin 4 x} = 3(\log 7)^3$.
A
$4$
B
$1/4$
C
$1/2$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) We know that $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{7^x-1}{x} = \log 7$,$\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\tan(x/k)}{x/k} = 1$,$\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\log(1+x^2/3)}{x^2/3} = 1$,and $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\sin 4x}{4x} = 1$.
Rewriting the limit:
$\lim_{x}$ ${\rightarrow 0} \frac{(\frac{7^x-1}{x})^4 \cdot x^4}{(\frac{\tan(x/k)}{x/k} \cdot \frac{x}{k}) \cdot (\frac{\log(1+x^2/3)}{x^2/3} \cdot \frac{x^2}{3}) \cdot (\frac{\sin 4x}{4x} \cdot 4x)} = 3(\log 7)^3$.
Simplifying the expression:
$\lim_{x}$ ${\rightarrow 0} \frac{(\log 7)^4 \cdot x^4}{1 \cdot \frac{x}{k} \cdot 1 \cdot \frac{x^2}{3} \cdot 1 \cdot 4x} = 3(\log 7)^3$.
$\frac{(\log 7)^4 \cdot x^4}{\frac{4x^4}{3k}} = 3(\log 7)^3$.
$\frac{3k(\log 7)^4}{4} = 3(\log 7)^3$.
$\frac{k \log 7}{4} = 1$.
$k = \frac{4}{\log 7} = 4(\log 7)^{-1}$.
46
MediumMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{x^2-ax+b}{x-1}=7$,then $a+b$ is equal to
A
-$1$
B
$1$
C
-$11$
D
$11$

Solution

(C) Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{x^2-ax+b}{x-1}=7$.
Since the limit exists and the denominator approaches $0$ as $x \rightarrow 1$,the numerator must also approach $0$ at $x=1$.
Therefore,$(1)^2 - a(1) + b = 0$,which implies $1 - a + b = 0$,or $a - b = 1 \dots (i)$.
Using $L$'$H$ôpital's rule or factoring,we have $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{d}{dx}(x^2 - ax + b) = 7$.
$\Rightarrow \lim _{x}$ ${\rightarrow 1} (2x - a) = 7$.
Substituting $x=1$,we get $2(1) - a = 7$,so $2 - a = 7$,which gives $a = -5$.
Substituting $a = -5$ into equation $(i)$,we get $-5 - b = 1$,so $b = -6$.
Thus,$a + b = -5 + (-6) = -11$.
47
EasyMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\left(\frac{x^2+x+1}{x+1}-a x-b\right)=4$,then:
A
$a=1, b=4$
B
$a=1, b=-4$
C
$a=2, b=-3$
D
$a=2, b=3$

Solution

(B) Given $\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\left(\frac{x^2+x+1}{x+1}-a x-b\right)=4$.
Simplify the expression inside the limit:
$\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\left(\frac{x^2+x+1-ax(x+1)-b(x+1)}{x+1}\right)=4$
$\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\left(\frac{x^2+x+1-ax^2-ax-bx-b}{x+1}\right)=4$
$\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\left(\frac{(1-a)x^2+(1-a-b)x+(1-b)}{x+1}\right)=4$
For the limit to be finite,the coefficient of $x^2$ must be zero:
$1-a=0 \Rightarrow a=1$.
Now,substitute $a=1$ into the expression:
$\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\left(\frac{(1-1-b)x+(1-b)}{x+1}\right)=4$
$\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\left(\frac{-bx+(1-b)}{x+1}\right)=4$
Divide numerator and denominator by $x$:
$\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\left(\frac{-b+\frac{1-b}{x}}{1+\frac{1}{x}}\right)=4$
$-b=4 \Rightarrow b=-4$.
Thus,$a=1$ and $b=-4$.
48
EasyMCQ
If $\lim _{x \rightarrow 5} \frac{x^{k}-5^{k}}{x-5}=500$,then the value of $k$,where $k \in N$ is
A
$5$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) We know the standard limit formula: $\lim _{x \rightarrow a} \frac{x^n-a^n}{x-a} = n a^{n-1}$.
Given the expression: $\lim _{x \rightarrow 5} \frac{x^k-5^k}{x-5} = 500$.
Applying the formula,we get: $k(5)^{k-1} = 500$.
We can write $500$ as $4 \times 125 = 4 \times 5^3$.
Comparing $k(5)^{k-1}$ with $4(5)^3$,we see that $k = 4$ and $k-1 = 3$,which is consistent.
Therefore,the value of $k$ is $4$.
49
EasyMCQ
Given $f(x) = \frac{ax + b}{x + 1}$,$\lim_{x \rightarrow \infty} f(x) = 1$ and $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} f(x) = 2$,then $f(-2)$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) Given,$\lim_{x \rightarrow \infty} f(x) = 1$
$\Rightarrow \lim_{x}$ ${\rightarrow \infty} \frac{ax + b}{x + 1} = 1$
$\Rightarrow \lim_{x}$ ${\rightarrow \infty} \frac{a + \frac{b}{x}}{1 + \frac{1}{x}} = 1$
$\Rightarrow a = 1$
Given,$\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} f(x) = 2$
$\Rightarrow \frac{a(0) + b}{0 + 1} = 2$
$\Rightarrow b = 2$
Thus,$f(x) = \frac{x + 2}{x + 1}$
Therefore,$f(-2) = \frac{-2 + 2}{-2 + 1} = \frac{0}{-1} = 0$

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