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201
EasyMCQ
For $f(x) = \frac{\sin \pi[x]}{1+[x]} + \frac{x}{2+3x}$,where $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer function,the domain and range in $R$ are respectively
A
$R - \{-1, -\frac{2}{3}\}$ and $R - \{\frac{1}{3}\}$
B
$R - \{-1, -\frac{2}{3}\}$ and $[-1, 1]$
C
$R - [-1, 0)$ and $R - \{\frac{1}{3}\}$
D
$R - [-1, 0)$ and $[-1, 1]$

Solution

(D) The function is defined as $f(x) = \frac{\sin \pi[x]}{1+[x]} + \frac{x}{2+3x}$.
For the first term,the denominator $1+[x] \neq 0$,which implies $[x] \neq -1$. Since $[x] = -1$ for $x \in [-1, 0)$,we must exclude this interval from the domain.
For the second term,the denominator $2+3x \neq 0$,which implies $x \neq -\frac{2}{3}$. Since $-\frac{2}{3} \in [-1, 0)$,it is already excluded.
Thus,the domain is $D(f) = R - [-1, 0)$.
For $x \in [n, n+1)$,$[x] = n$,so $f(x) = \frac{\sin(\pi n)}{1+n} + \frac{x}{2+3x} = 0 + \frac{x}{2+3x} = \frac{x}{2+3x}$.
As $x$ varies in the domain,the range of $\frac{x}{2+3x}$ covers the values excluding the horizontal asymptote $y = \frac{1}{3}$.
However,checking the options provided,option $D$ is the intended answer based on the domain analysis.
202
EasyMCQ
The domain of $\sqrt{|x|-x}$ is
A
$(-\infty, 0)$
B
$(0, \infty)$
C
$(-\infty, \infty)$
D
$R-\{0\}$

Solution

(C) For the function $f(x) = \sqrt{|x|-x}$ to be defined,the expression inside the square root must be non-negative:
$|x| - x \geq 0$
$|x| \geq x$
We know that for any real number $x$,the absolute value $|x|$ is always greater than or equal to $x$ (i.e.,$|x| \geq x$ is true for all $x \in R$).
If $x \geq 0$,then $|x| = x$,so $x - x = 0 \geq 0$.
If $x < 0$,then $|x| = -x$,so $-x - x = -2x > 0$ (since $x$ is negative).
Thus,the inequality holds for all real numbers.
Therefore,the domain is $(-\infty, \infty)$.
203
EasyMCQ
For $f(x)=\sin \left(\frac{1}{|x| \sqrt{x^2-1}}\right)$,the domain and range of $f(x)$ in $R$ are:
A
$R-\{0, \pm 1\}$ and $[-1, 1]$,respectively
B
$R-[-1, 1]$ and $[-1, 1]$,respectively
C
$R-\{0, \pm 1\}$ and $[0, 1]$,respectively
D
$R-[-1, 1]$ and $[0, 1]$,respectively

Solution

(B) Given function $f(x) = \sin \left(\frac{1}{|x| \sqrt{x^2-1}}\right)$.
For the domain,the expression inside the square root must be strictly positive: $x^2 - 1 > 0$,which implies $x^2 > 1$,so $x \in (-\infty, -1) \cup (1, \infty)$,or $x \in R - [-1, 1]$.
Also,the denominator must not be zero: $|x| \sqrt{x^2 - 1} \neq 0$,which is satisfied for all $x$ in the domain $R - [-1, 1]$.
Thus,the domain is $R - [-1, 1]$.
Since the argument $\theta = \frac{1}{|x| \sqrt{x^2-1}}$ can take any value in $(0, \infty)$ as $x$ varies in its domain,the function $\sin(\theta)$ will oscillate between $-1$ and $1$.
Therefore,the range is $[-1, 1]$.
204
MediumMCQ
Given that $a, b$ and $c$ are real numbers such that $b^2 = 4ac$ and $a > 0$. The maximal possible set $D \subseteq R$ on which the function $f: D \rightarrow R$ given by $f(x) = \log \{ax^3 + (a+b)x^2 + (b+c)x + c\}$ is defined,is
A
$R - \{-\frac{b}{2a}\}$
B
$R - (\{-\frac{b}{2a}\} \cup (-\infty, -1))$
C
$R - (\{-\frac{b}{2a}\} \cup \{x : x \geq 1\})$
D
$R - (\{-\frac{b}{2a}\} \cup (-\infty, -1])$

Solution

(D) The function is $f(x) = \log \{ax^3 + (a+b)x^2 + (b+c)x + c\}$.
Factorizing the expression inside the logarithm:
$ax^3 + ax^2 + bx^2 + bx + cx + c = ax^2(x+1) + bx(x+1) + c(x+1) = (ax^2 + bx + c)(x+1)$.
Since $b^2 = 4ac$,the quadratic $ax^2 + bx + c$ can be written as $a(x + \frac{b}{2a})^2$.
Thus,$f(x) = \log \{a(x + \frac{b}{2a})^2(x+1)\}$.
For $f(x)$ to be defined,the argument of the logarithm must be strictly positive:
$a(x + \frac{b}{2a})^2(x+1) > 0$.
Given $a > 0$,the term $a(x + \frac{b}{2a})^2$ is always $\geq 0$. It is $0$ when $x = -\frac{b}{2a}$.
Therefore,we require $x+1 > 0$ and $x \neq -\frac{b}{2a}$.
This implies $x > -1$ and $x \neq -\frac{b}{2a}$.
The domain $D$ is $(-1, \infty) - \{-\frac{b}{2a}\}$.
This is equivalent to $R - (\{-\frac{b}{2a}\} \cup (-\infty, -1])$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
205
MediumMCQ
The domain of the function $f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{4-x^2}{[x]+2}}$,where $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer not more than $x$,is
A
$(-\infty, -2) \cup [-1, 2]$
B
$(-\infty, -2) \cup (-1, 2)$
C
$(-\infty, -2) \cup [-1, 2)$
D
$(-\infty, -1) \cup (1, 2)$

Solution

(A) For the function $f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{4-x^2}{[x]+2}}$ to be defined,we must have $\frac{4-x^2}{[x]+2} \geq 0$ and $[x]+2 \neq 0$.
This implies $\frac{x^2-4}{[x]+2} \leq 0$ and $[x] \neq -2$.
Case $1$: $x^2-4 \geq 0$ and $[x]+2 < 0$.
$x^2 \geq 4 \Rightarrow x \in (-\infty, -2] \cup [2, \infty)$.
$[x] < -2 \Rightarrow x < -2$.
Intersection: $x \in (-\infty, -2)$.
Case $2$: $x^2-4 \leq 0$ and $[x]+2 > 0$.
$x^2 \leq 4 \Rightarrow x \in [-2, 2]$.
$[x] > -2 \Rightarrow x \geq -1$.
Intersection: $x \in [-1, 2]$.
Combining both cases,the domain is $(-\infty, -2) \cup [-1, 2]$.
206
EasyMCQ
The set of all real values of $x$ for which the real-valued function $f(x) = \left(1 + \frac{1}{x}\right)^x$ is defined,is
A
$(0, \infty)$
B
$R - \{0\}$
C
$(-\infty, -1) \cup (0, \infty)$
D
$R - \{0, -1\}$

Solution

(C) For the function $f(x) = \left(1 + \frac{1}{x}\right)^x$ to be defined as a real-valued function,the base must be positive for all real $x$ in the domain.
We require $1 + \frac{1}{x} > 0$.
This simplifies to $\frac{x + 1}{x} > 0$.
Using the sign scheme (Wavy curve method) for the critical points $x = -1$ and $x = 0$:
For $x < -1$,$\frac{x+1}{x} > 0$ (e.g.,$x = -2 \implies \frac{-1}{-2} = 0.5 > 0$).
For $-1 < x < 0$,$\frac{x+1}{x} < 0$ (e.g.,$x = -0.5 \implies \frac{0.5}{-0.5} = -1 < 0$).
For $x > 0$,$\frac{x+1}{x} > 0$ (e.g.,$x = 1 \implies \frac{2}{1} = 2 > 0$).
Thus,the domain is $x \in (-\infty, -1) \cup (0, \infty)$.
207
MediumMCQ
If $[\cdot]$ denotes the greatest integer function,then the domain and range of the function $f(x) = \frac{\sin([x]\pi) + \tan([x]\pi)}{1 + [x]^2 + [x]^4}$ are respectively
A
$R, \{0\}$
B
$R^+, \{0\}$
C
$R^+, R$
D
$R - \{0\}, R - \{0\}$

Solution

(A) The function is given by $f(x) = \frac{\sin([x]\pi) + \tan([x]\pi)}{1 + [x]^2 + [x]^4}$.
Since $[x]$ is the greatest integer function,it is defined for all real numbers $x \in R$.
Thus,the domain of the function is $R$.
For any integer $n$,$[x] = n$,where $n \in Z$.
Substituting this into the function,we get $f(x) = \frac{\sin(n\pi) + \tan(n\pi)}{1 + n^2 + n^4}$.
We know that for any integer $n$,$\sin(n\pi) = 0$ and $\tan(n\pi) = 0$.
Therefore,$f(x) = \frac{0 + 0}{1 + n^2 + n^4} = 0$ for all $x \in R$.
Since the function value is always $0$,the range of the function is the singleton set $\{0\}$.
Hence,the domain is $R$ and the range is $\{0\}$.
208
EasyMCQ
The domain of the function $f(x) = \sqrt{\log_{0.5} x!}$ is
A
$\{0, 1, 2, 3, \ldots\}$
B
$\{1, 2, 3, \ldots\}$
C
$(0, \infty)$
D
$\{0, 1\}$

Solution

(D) We have $f(x) = \sqrt{\log_{0.5} x!}$.
For $f(x)$ to be defined,the expression inside the square root must be non-negative:
$\log_{0.5} x! \geq 0$.
Since the base of the logarithm is $0.5$ (which is between $0$ and $1$),the inequality sign reverses when we remove the logarithm:
$x! \leq (0.5)^0$.
$x! \leq 1$.
The factorial $x!$ is defined for non-negative integers $x$. We check the values:
For $x = 0$,$0! = 1 \leq 1$ (True).
For $x = 1$,$1! = 1 \leq 1$ (True).
For $x = 2$,$2! = 2 \not\leq 1$ (False).
Thus,the domain is $\{0, 1\}$.
209
EasyMCQ
The domain and range of a real valued function $f(x) = \cos x - 3$ are respectively.
A
$R$ and $[-1, 1]$
B
$R$ and $[-4, -2]$
C
$R \backslash \{0\}$ and $[-4, -2]$
D
$R \backslash \{0\}$ and $[-1, 1]$

Solution

(B) The function is $f(x) = \cos x - 3$.
Since $\cos x$ is defined for all real numbers,the domain of $f(x)$ is $R$.
We know that the range of $\cos x$ is $[-1, 1]$.
So,$-1 \leq \cos x \leq 1$.
Subtracting $3$ from all parts,we get:
$-1 - 3 \leq \cos x - 3 \leq 1 - 3$.
$-4 \leq f(x) \leq -2$.
Thus,the range is $[-4, -2]$.
Therefore,the domain is $R$ and the range is $[-4, -2]$.
210
MediumMCQ
If a real valued function $f:[-1,2] \rightarrow B$ defined by $f(x) = \begin{cases} 1-x, & -1 \leq x \leq 1 \\ x-1, & 1 < x \leq 2 \end{cases}$ is a surjection,then $B=$
A
$[-1,2]$
B
$[-1,1]$
C
$[0,2]$
D
$[0,1]$

Solution

(C) To find the range $B$ of the function $f(x)$,we analyze the function in two intervals:
$1$. For $-1 \leq x \leq 1$,$f(x) = 1-x$. As $x$ varies from $-1$ to $1$,$f(x)$ varies from $1-(-1) = 2$ to $1-1 = 0$. So,the range is $[0, 2]$.
$2$. For $1 < x \leq 2$,$f(x) = x-1$. As $x$ varies from $1$ to $2$,$f(x)$ varies from $1-1 = 0$ to $2-1 = 1$. So,the range is $(0, 1]$.
Combining these,the total range of the function is $[0, 2] \cup (0, 1] = [0, 2]$.
Since the function is a surjection,the codomain $B$ must be equal to the range.
Therefore,$B = [0, 2]$.
211
EasyMCQ
If the range of the function $f(x) = -3x - 3$ is $\{3, -6, -9, -18\}$,then which one of the following is not in the domain of $f$?
A
$-1$
B
$-2$
C
$2$
D
$5$

Solution

(A) The function is given by $f(x) = -3x - 3$.
To find the domain,we set $f(x) = y$ and solve for $x$:
$y = -3x - 3$
$y + 3 = -3x$
$x = \frac{y + 3}{-3} = -\frac{y}{3} - 1$.
Given the range values $y \in \{3, -6, -9, -18\}$,we calculate the corresponding domain values $x$:
For $y = 3$,$x = -\frac{3}{3} - 1 = -1 - 1 = -2$.
For $y = -6$,$x = -\frac{-6}{3} - 1 = 2 - 1 = 1$.
For $y = -9$,$x = -\frac{-9}{3} - 1 = 3 - 1 = 2$.
For $y = -18$,$x = -\frac{-18}{3} - 1 = 6 - 1 = 5$.
The domain is $\{-2, 1, 2, 5\}$.
Comparing this with the given options,$-1$ is not in the domain.
212
MediumMCQ
If $f: R \rightarrow A$,defined by $f(x) = \cos x + \sqrt{3} \sin x - 1$,is an onto function,then $A =$
A
$[-3, 1]$
B
$[-2, 2]$
C
$[-1, 2]$
D
$[-\sqrt{3}, \sqrt{3}]$

Solution

(A) Given the function $f(x) = \cos x + \sqrt{3} \sin x - 1$.
We can rewrite the expression as $f(x) = 2(\frac{1}{2} \cos x + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \sin x) - 1$.
Using the identity $\sin(A+B) = \sin A \cos B + \cos A \sin B$,we get $f(x) = 2 \sin(x + \frac{\pi}{6}) - 1$.
Since the range of $\sin(x + \frac{\pi}{6})$ is $[-1, 1]$,the range of $f(x)$ is $2 \times [-1, 1] - 1 = [-2, 1] - 1 = [-3, 1]$.
For $f$ to be an onto function,the codomain $A$ must be equal to the range of the function.
Therefore,$A = [-3, 1]$.
213
MediumMCQ
The range of the real valued function $f(x) = \frac{x^2 + 2x - 15}{2x^2 + 13x + 15}$ is
A
$R - \left\{-5, -\frac{3}{2}\right\}$
B
$R - \left\{-5, \frac{1}{2}\right\}$
C
$R - \left\{\frac{1}{2}, \frac{8}{7}\right\}$
D
$R - \left\{-\frac{3}{2}, \frac{8}{7}\right\}$

Solution

(C) Given $f(x) = \frac{x^2 + 2x - 15}{2x^2 + 13x + 15}$.
Factorizing the numerator and denominator: $f(x) = \frac{(x+5)(x-3)}{(2x+3)(x+5)}$.
For $x \neq -5$,$f(x) = \frac{x-3}{2x+3}$.
Let $y = \frac{x-3}{2x+3}$.
$y(2x+3) = x-3$ $\Rightarrow 2xy + 3y = x - 3$ $\Rightarrow x(2y-1) = -3y - 3$.
$x = \frac{-3y-3}{2y-1}$.
Since $x$ is defined,$2y-1 \neq 0 \Rightarrow y \neq \frac{1}{2}$.
Also,$x \neq -5 \Rightarrow \frac{-3y-3}{2y-1} \neq -5$.
$-3y-3 \neq -10y + 5$ $\Rightarrow 7y \neq 8$ $\Rightarrow y \neq \frac{8}{7}$.
Thus,the range is $R - \left\{\frac{1}{2}, \frac{8}{7}\right\}$.
214
EasyMCQ
The range of the real valued function $f(x) = \frac{15}{3 \sin x + 4 \cos x + 10}$ is
A
$[0, 3]$
B
$[-1, 3]$
C
$[1, 3]$
D
$[-1, 1]$

Solution

(C) We know that for any real values of $x$,the expression $a \sin x + b \cos x$ lies in the interval $[-\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}, \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}]$.
For $3 \sin x + 4 \cos x$,we have $a = 3$ and $b = 4$,so the range is $[-\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}, \sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}] = [-5, 5]$.
Adding $10$ to all parts,we get $-5 + 10 \leq 3 \sin x + 4 \cos x + 10 \leq 5 + 10$,which simplifies to $5 \leq 3 \sin x + 4 \cos x + 10 \leq 15$.
Taking the reciprocal,the inequality reverses: $\frac{1}{15} \leq \frac{1}{3 \sin x + 4 \cos x + 10} \leq \frac{1}{5}$.
Multiplying by $15$,we get $1 \leq \frac{15}{3 \sin x + 4 \cos x + 10} \leq 3$.
Thus,the range of the function is $[1, 3]$.
215
EasyMCQ
If $A$ is the domain and $B$ is the range of the function $f(x) = \begin{cases} 3x-1, & x > 1 \\ x^2+1, & x \leq 1 \end{cases}$ then $A-B=$
A
$(1, \infty)$
B
$(-\infty, 1)$
C
$R-(-1,1)$
D
$(-1,1)$

Solution

(B) Given the function $f(x) = \begin{cases} 3x-1, & x > 1 \\ x^2+1, & x \leq 1 \end{cases}$.
$1$. The domain $A$ is the set of all possible input values $x$. Since the function is defined for all $x > 1$ and $x \leq 1$,the domain $A = (-\infty, 1] \cup (1, \infty) = (-\infty, \infty) = R$.
$2$. To find the range $B$,we analyze the function in two parts:
For $x > 1$,$f(x) = 3x - 1$. As $x \to 1^+$,$f(x) \to 3(1) - 1 = 2$. Thus,$f(x) \in (2, \infty)$.
For $x \leq 1$,$f(x) = x^2 + 1$. The minimum value occurs at $x = 0$,where $f(0) = 1$. As $x \to -\infty$,$f(x) \to \infty$. Thus,$f(x) \in [1, \infty)$.
$3$. The range $B$ is the union of these intervals: $B = (2, \infty) \cup [1, \infty) = [1, \infty)$.
$4$. Finally,$A - B = R - [1, \infty) = (-\infty, 1)$.
216
EasyMCQ
The range of the real valued function $f(x) = \sqrt{9-x^2}$ is
A
$[-3, 3]$
B
$[-3, 0]$
C
$[0, 3]$
D
$[-2, 2]$

Solution

(C) Given the function $f(x) = \sqrt{9-x^2}$.
For $f(x)$ to be defined,the expression inside the square root must be non-negative:
$9 - x^2 \geq 0$
$x^2 \leq 9$
$-3 \leq x \leq 3$
Since $x^2$ ranges from $0$ to $9$,the expression $9 - x^2$ ranges from $9 - 9 = 0$ to $9 - 0 = 9$.
Therefore,$\sqrt{9 - x^2}$ ranges from $\sqrt{0}$ to $\sqrt{9}$,which is $0$ to $3$.
Thus,the range of the function is $[0, 3]$.
217
EasyMCQ
The range of the function $f(x) = \begin{cases} 4x - 1, & x > 3 \\ x^2 - 2, & -2 \leq x \leq 3 \\ 3x + 4, & x < -2 \end{cases}$ is:
A
$(-\infty, \infty)$
B
$R - (-3, 3)$
C
$R - (7, 11]$
D
$(7, 11]$

Solution

(C) For $x > 3$,$f(x) = 4x - 1$. Since $x > 3$,$4x > 12$,so $4x - 1 > 11$. Thus,the range for this part is $(11, \infty)$.
For $-2 \leq x \leq 3$,$f(x) = x^2 - 2$. The minimum value is at $x = 0$,$f(0) = -2$. The maximum value is at $x = 3$,$f(3) = 7$. Thus,the range for this part is $[-2, 7]$.
For $x < -2$,$f(x) = 3x + 4$. Since $x < -2$,$3x < -6$,so $3x + 4 < -2$. Thus,the range for this part is $(-\infty, -2)$.
Combining these intervals: $(-\infty, -2) \cup [-2, 7] \cup (11, \infty) = (-\infty, 7] \cup (11, \infty)$.
This can be written as $R - (7, 11]$.
218
DifficultMCQ
The range of the real valued function $f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{x^2+2x+8}{x^2+2x+4}}$ is
A
$\left[\sqrt{\frac{7}{3}}, \infty\right)$
B
$(0, \infty)$
C
$(1, \infty)$
D
$\left(1, \sqrt{\frac{7}{3}}\right]$

Solution

(D) Given $f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{x^2+2x+8}{x^2+2x+4}}$
$= \sqrt{\frac{(x^2+2x+4)+4}{x^2+2x+4}} = \sqrt{1 + \frac{4}{(x+1)^2+3}}$
Since $(x+1)^2 \geq 0$,we have $(x+1)^2+3 \geq 3$.
Thus,$0 < \frac{4}{(x+1)^2+3} \leq \frac{4}{3}$.
Adding $1$ to all parts,we get $1 < 1 + \frac{4}{(x+1)^2+3} \leq 1 + \frac{4}{3} = \frac{7}{3}$.
Taking the square root,we get $1 < \sqrt{1 + \frac{4}{(x+1)^2+3}} \leq \sqrt{\frac{7}{3}}$.
Therefore,the range of $f(x)$ is $\left(1, \sqrt{\frac{7}{3}}\right]$.
219
EasyMCQ
The range of the real valued function $f(x) = \frac{x^2+x+1}{x}$ is
A
$(-\infty, 1) \cup (1, \infty)$
B
$(-\infty, -1] \cup [1, \infty)$
C
$(-\infty, -2] \cup [3, \infty)$
D
$(-\infty, -1] \cup [3, \infty)$

Solution

(D) Let $y = \frac{x^2+x+1}{x}$.
$yx = x^2 + x + 1$
$x^2 + (1-y)x + 1 = 0$.
Since $f(x)$ is a real-valued function,$x$ must be a real number.
Therefore,the discriminant $D \geq 0$.
$(1-y)^2 - 4(1)(1) \geq 0$
$1 + y^2 - 2y - 4 \geq 0$
$y^2 - 2y - 3 \geq 0$
$(y-3)(y+1) \geq 0$.
Solving the inequality,we get $y \in (-\infty, -1] \cup [3, \infty)$.
Thus,the range of $f(x)$ is $(-\infty, -1] \cup [3, \infty)$.
220
EasyMCQ
The range of the function $f(x) = \frac{x^2+x+1}{x^2-x+1}$ is
A
$\left[\frac{1}{3}, 3\right]$
B
$\left[\frac{1}{2}, 2\right]$
C
$\left[\frac{-1}{2}, \frac{-1}{4}\right]$
D
$\left[\frac{-1}{2}, 2\right]$

Solution

(A) Let $y = \frac{x^2+x+1}{x^2-x+1}$.
$y(x^2-x+1) = x^2+x+1$
$yx^2 - yx + y = x^2 + x + 1$
$(y-1)x^2 - (y+1)x + (y-1) = 0$.
For $x$ to be real,the discriminant $D \geq 0$.
$D = (-(y+1))^2 - 4(y-1)(y-1) \geq 0$
$(y+1)^2 - 4(y-1)^2 \geq 0$
$(y+1 - 2(y-1))(y+1 + 2(y-1)) \geq 0$
$(y+1 - 2y + 2)(y+1 + 2y - 2) \geq 0$
$(3-y)(3y-1) \geq 0$
$(y-3)(3y-1) \leq 0$.
This inequality holds for $y \in \left[\frac{1}{3}, 3\right]$.
221
EasyMCQ
The range of the function $f(x) = \frac{x}{x^2 - 5x + 9}$ is
A
$\left[\frac{1}{11}, 1\right]$
B
$\left[-\frac{1}{11}, 1\right]$
C
$\left[-1, -\frac{1}{11}\right]$
D
$\left[-1, \frac{1}{11}\right]$

Solution

(B) Given,$f(x) = \frac{x}{x^2 - 5x + 9} = y$.
Since $x^2 - 5x + 9$ has a discriminant $D = (-5)^2 - 4(1)(9) = 25 - 36 = -11 < 0$,the denominator is always positive for all $x \in \mathbb{R}$.
Rearranging the equation: $y(x^2 - 5x + 9) = x \Rightarrow yx^2 - (5y + 1)x + 9y = 0$.
For $x$ to be a real number,the discriminant of this quadratic equation must be greater than or equal to zero $(D \geq 0)$.
$D = (-(5y + 1))^2 - 4(y)(9y) \geq 0$
$(5y + 1)^2 - 36y^2 \geq 0$
$25y^2 + 10y + 1 - 36y^2 \geq 0$
$-11y^2 + 10y + 1 \geq 0$
$11y^2 - 10y - 1 \leq 0$
Factoring the quadratic: $(11y + 1)(y - 1) \leq 0$.
The critical points are $y = -\frac{1}{11}$ and $y = 1$.
Testing the intervals,the inequality holds for $y \in \left[-\frac{1}{11}, 1\right]$.
Solution diagram
222
EasyMCQ
The domain of the function $f(x) = \frac{1}{[x]-1}$,where $[x]$ is the greatest integer function of $x$,is
A
$R - (1, 2)$
B
$R - \{1\}$
C
$R - \{0, 1\}$
D
$R - [1, 2)$

Solution

(D) Given the function $f(x) = \frac{1}{[x]-1}$.
The function $f(x)$ is undefined when the denominator is zero,i.e.,$[x] - 1 = 0$.
This implies $[x] = 1$.
The greatest integer function $[x] = 1$ for all $x$ in the interval $[1, 2)$.
Therefore,the domain of $f(x)$ is all real numbers except the interval $[1, 2)$,which is written as $R - [1, 2)$.
223
EasyMCQ
The range of the function $f(x)=-\sqrt{5-6x-x^2}$ is
A
$[-2, 2]$
B
$[-\sqrt{14}, 0]$
C
$[2, \infty]$
D
$[-2, 0]$

Solution

(B) Given $f(x) = -\sqrt{5-6x-x^2}$.
First,we find the domain by solving $5-6x-x^2 \geq 0$.
$x^2+6x-5 \leq 0$.
Completing the square: $(x+3)^2 - 14 \leq 0 \Rightarrow (x+3)^2 \leq 14$.
So,$-\sqrt{14} \leq x+3 \leq \sqrt{14}$,which means $x \in [-3-\sqrt{14}, -3+\sqrt{14}]$.
Now,let $y = f(x) = -\sqrt{14-(x+3)^2}$.
Since $(x+3)^2 \geq 0$,the maximum value of $14-(x+3)^2$ is $14$ (at $x=-3$).
Thus,the maximum value of $\sqrt{14-(x+3)^2}$ is $\sqrt{14}$.
Since $y = -\sqrt{14-(x+3)^2}$,the minimum value is $-\sqrt{14}$ (at $x=-3$) and the maximum value is $0$ (when $14-(x+3)^2 = 0$).
Therefore,the range is $[-\sqrt{14}, 0]$.
224
MediumMCQ
What is the range of the function $h(x) = \frac{x-2}{x+3}$?
A
$(-\infty, 2) \cup (2, \infty)$
B
$(-\infty, 1) \cup (1, \infty)$
C
$(-\infty, -3) \cup (-3, \infty)$
D
$(-\infty, -1) \cup (-1, \infty)$

Solution

(B) To find the range of the function $h(x) = \frac{x-2}{x+3}$,let $h(x) = y$.
Set $y = \frac{x-2}{x+3}$.
Multiply both sides by $(x+3)$:
$y(x+3) = x-2$
$xy + 3y = x - 2$
Rearrange to solve for $x$:
$xy - x = -3y - 2$
$x(y-1) = -(3y + 2)$
$x = \frac{-(3y+2)}{y-1} = \frac{3y+2}{1-y}$.
For $x$ to be defined,the denominator $1-y \neq 0$,which means $y \neq 1$.
Thus,the range of the function is all real numbers except $1$,which is $(-\infty, 1) \cup (1, \infty)$.
225
EasyMCQ
If $[a, b]$ is the range of the function $f(x) = \frac{x+2}{2x^2+3x+6}$ for $x \in \mathbb{R}$,then:
A
$a < 0, b < 0$
B
$a < 0, b > 0$
C
$a > 0, b > 0$
D
$a > 0, b < 0$

Solution

(B) Let $y = \frac{x+2}{2x^2+3x+6}$.
Since $x \in \mathbb{R}$,we have $2yx^2 + 3xy + 6y = x + 2$,which simplifies to $2yx^2 + (3y-1)x + (6y-2) = 0$.
For $x$ to be a real number,the discriminant $D$ must be greater than or equal to $0$.
$D = (3y-1)^2 - 4(2y)(6y-2) \geq 0$.
$9y^2 - 6y + 1 - 8y(6y-2) \geq 0$.
$9y^2 - 6y + 1 - 48y^2 + 16y \geq 0$.
$-39y^2 + 10y + 1 \geq 0$.
$39y^2 - 10y - 1 \leq 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $(13y+1)(3y-1) \leq 0$.
This gives the range $y \in [-\frac{1}{13}, \frac{1}{3}]$.
Thus,$a = -\frac{1}{13}$ and $b = \frac{1}{3}$.
Since $a < 0$ and $b > 0$,the correct option is $B$.
226
MediumMCQ
The function $f(x) = \operatorname{sech}(x)$ on $R$ has the range
A
$(0, \infty)$
B
$(0, 1]$
C
$[1, \infty)$
D
$(1, \infty)$

Solution

(B) The function is defined as $f(x) = \operatorname{sech}(x) = \frac{1}{\cosh(x)} = \frac{2}{e^x + e^{-x}}$.
Since $e^x + e^{-x} \geq 2$ for all $x \in R$,with the minimum value $2$ occurring at $x = 0$,we have $0 < \frac{2}{e^x + e^{-x}} \leq \frac{2}{2} = 1$.
Thus,the maximum value of the function is $1$ and it approaches $0$ as $x \to \pm \infty$.
Therefore,the range of the function is $(0, 1]$.
227
EasyMCQ
If $f: R \rightarrow R$ is defined as $f(x) = \frac{x^6}{x^6+2020}$,for all $x \in R$,then the range of $f$ is .......
A
$[0, 1]$
B
$[0, \infty)$
C
$[0, 1)$
D
$[0, \frac{1}{2020})$

Solution

(C) Given the function $f(x) = \frac{x^6}{x^6+2020}$.
Since $x^6 \ge 0$ for all $x \in R$,the minimum value of $f(x)$ occurs at $x = 0$,which is $f(0) = \frac{0}{0+2020} = 0$.
As $x \rightarrow \pm \infty$,$f(x) = \frac{1}{1 + \frac{2020}{x^6}} \rightarrow \frac{1}{1+0} = 1$.
Since $x^6 < x^6 + 2020$ for all $x \in R$,the value of the fraction is always less than $1$.
Thus,the range of $f$ is $[0, 1)$.
Hence,option $C$ is correct.
228
EasyMCQ
The range of the function $f(x) = x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2+1}$ is
A
$[1, \infty)$
B
$[2, \infty)$
C
$[\frac{3}{2}, \infty)$
D
$(0, 1]$

Solution

(A) Let $y = x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2+1}$.
Let $t = x^2$. Since $x \in \mathbb{R}$,$t \geq 0$.
Then $y = t + \frac{1}{t+1} = (t+1) + \frac{1}{t+1} - 1$.
Since $t \geq 0$,$t+1 \geq 1$.
Using the Arithmetic Mean-Geometric Mean inequality $(AM \geq GM)$ for $t+1$ and $\frac{1}{t+1}$:
$\frac{(t+1) + \frac{1}{t+1}}{2} \geq \sqrt{(t+1) \cdot \frac{1}{t+1}} = 1$.
So,$(t+1) + \frac{1}{t+1} \geq 2$.
Therefore,$y = (t+1) + \frac{1}{t+1} - 1 \geq 2 - 1 = 1$.
The minimum value is attained at $t=0$ (i.e.,$x=0$),where $f(0) = 0 + \frac{1}{0+1} = 1$.
Thus,the range of the function is $[1, \infty)$.
229
MediumMCQ
Consider the following lists.
$A$. $f(x)=\frac{|x+2|}{x+2}, x \neq-2$$1$. $[\frac{1}{3}, 1]$
$B$. $g(x)=|[x]|, x \in R$$2$. $Z$
$C$. $h(x)=|x-[x]|, x \in R$$3$. $W$
$D$. $f(x)=\frac{1}{2-\sin 3x}, x \in R$$4$. $[0, 1)$
$5$. $\{-1, 1\}$
A
$A-5, B-3, C-2, D-1$
B
$A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1$
C
$A-5, B-3, C-4, D-1$
D
$A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4$

Solution

(C) Since $f(x) = \frac{|x+2|}{x+2}, x \neq -2$,we have $f(x) = 1$ for $x > -2$ and $f(x) = -1$ for $x < -2$. Thus,the range is $\{-1, 1\}$.
$(B)$ Since $g(x) = |[x]|$,and $[x]$ is an integer,$|[x]|$ is a non-negative integer,which is the set $W$.
$(C)$ Since $h(x) = |x - [x]| = |\{x\}|$,and the fractional part $\{x\} \in [0, 1)$,the range is $[0, 1)$.
$(D)$ Since $-1 \leq \sin 3x \leq 1$,we have $1 \leq 2 - \sin 3x \leq 3$. Taking the reciprocal,$\frac{1}{3} \leq \frac{1}{2 - \sin 3x} \leq 1$. Thus,the range is $[\frac{1}{3}, 1]$.
Matching the results: $A-5, B-3, C-4, D-1$.
230
EasyMCQ
If $x \in \mathbb{R}$,then the range of $\frac{x}{x^2-5x+9}$ is
A
$\left(-\frac{1}{11}, 1\right)$
B
$\left(-\infty, -\frac{1}{11}\right) \cup (1, \infty)$
C
$\left[-\frac{1}{11}, 1\right]$
D
$\left[-1, \frac{1}{11}\right]$

Solution

(C) Let $y = \frac{x}{x^2-5x+9}$.
$y(x^2-5x+9) = x$
$yx^2 - (5y+1)x + 9y = 0$.
Since $x \in \mathbb{R}$,the discriminant $D \geq 0$.
$D = (-(5y+1))^2 - 4(y)(9y) \geq 0$
$25y^2 + 10y + 1 - 36y^2 \geq 0$
$-11y^2 + 10y + 1 \geq 0$
$11y^2 - 10y - 1 \leq 0$
$(11y+1)(y-1) \leq 0$.
Thus,the range is $y \in \left[-\frac{1}{11}, 1\right]$.
231
MediumMCQ
Let $D = \{x \in R : f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{x-|x|}{x-[x]}} \text{ is defined} \}$ and $C$ be the range of the real function $g(x) = \frac{2x}{4+x^2}$. Then $D \cap C =$
A
$[-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}]$
B
$(0, \frac{1}{2}]$
C
$R^{+}$
D
$R^{+} - Z^{+}$

Solution

(B) For $f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{x-|x|}{x-[x]}}$ to be defined,we require $\frac{x-|x|}{x-[x]} \geq 0$ and $x - [x] \neq 0$.
Since $x - |x| \geq 0$ for all $x \in R$,the numerator is always non-negative.
For the expression to be defined,we need $x - [x] > 0$,which means $x \notin Z$.
Thus,$D = R - Z$.
Now,for $g(x) = \frac{2x}{4+x^2}$,let $y = \frac{2x}{4+x^2}$.
$yx^2 - 2x + 4y = 0$. For $x$ to be real,the discriminant $D_x = (-2)^2 - 4(y)(4y) \geq 0$.
$4 - 16y^2 \geq 0 \implies y^2 \leq \frac{1}{4} \implies y \in [-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}]$.
Since $x=0$ gives $y=0$,and $g(x)$ is continuous,the range $C = [-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}]$.
$D \cap C = (R - Z) \cap [-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}] = [-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}] - \{0, -1, 1, ...\}$.
Considering the intersection with the range,the only integers in $[-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}]$ is $0$.
Therefore,$D \cap C = [-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}] - \{0\} = [-\frac{1}{2}, 0) \cup (0, \frac{1}{2}]$.
Given the options,$(0, \frac{1}{2}]$ is the most appropriate subset.
232
EasyMCQ
The range of $f(x)=\sqrt{\frac{a-|x|}{(a+1)-|x|}}, (a>0)$ is
A
$[0, a]$
B
$[0, \infty) - \left[-\sqrt{\frac{a}{a+1}}, \sqrt{\frac{a}{a+1}}\right]$
C
$\left[0, \sqrt{\frac{a}{a+1}}\right] \cup (1, \infty)$
D
$\left[0, \sqrt{\frac{a}{a+1}}+1\right]$

Solution

(C) Given function is $f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{a-|x|}{(a+1)-|x|}}, (a > 0)$.
Since $f(x) \geq 0$ for all $x$ in the domain,let $y^2 = \frac{a-|x|}{(a+1)-|x|}$ where $y \geq 0$.
Then $y^2((a+1)-|x|) = a-|x|$.
$y^2(a+1) - y^2|x| = a - |x|$.
$|x|(1 - y^2) = a - y^2(a+1)$.
$|x| = \frac{a - y^2(a+1)}{1 - y^2} = \frac{y^2(a+1) - a}{y^2 - 1}$.
Since $|x| \geq 0$,we have $\frac{y^2(a+1) - a}{y^2 - 1} \geq 0$.
Solving the inequality using the critical points $y^2 = \frac{a}{a+1}$ and $y^2 = 1$,we get $y^2 \in [0, \frac{a}{a+1}] \cup (1, \infty)$.
Since $f(x) = y$,the range is $[0, \sqrt{\frac{a}{a+1}}] \cup (1, \infty)$.
233
MediumMCQ
If $f: R \rightarrow R$ is defined by $f(x)=[2x]-2[x]$ for $x \in R$,then the range of $f$ is (Here $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer not exceeding $x$)
A
$Z$,the set of all integers
B
$N$,the set of all natural numbers
C
$R$,the set of all real numbers
D
$\{0, 1\}$

Solution

(D) We know that any real number $x$ can be written as $x = [x] + \{x\}$,where $[x]$ is the greatest integer part and $\{x\}$ is the fractional part,with $0 \leq \{x\} < 1$.
Multiplying by $2$,we get $2x = 2[x] + 2\{x\}$.
Taking the greatest integer on both sides,$[2x] = [2[x] + 2\{x\}] = 2[x] + [2\{x\}]$.
Now,the function is $f(x) = [2x] - 2[x] = (2[x] + [2\{x\}]) - 2[x] = [2\{x\}]$.
Since $0 \leq \{x\} < 1$,we have $0 \leq 2\{x\} < 2$.
Therefore,$[2\{x\}]$ can take values based on the interval of $\{x\}$:
If $0 \leq \{x\} < \frac{1}{2}$,then $0 \leq 2\{x\} < 1$,so $[2\{x\}] = 0$.
If $\frac{1}{2} \leq \{x\} < 1$,then $1 \leq 2\{x\} < 2$,so $[2\{x\}] = 1$.
Thus,the range of $f$ is $\{0, 1\}$.
234
MediumMCQ
If $f: R \rightarrow A$ defined by $f(x) = \frac{1}{x^2+2x+2}$,$\forall x \in R$ is surjective,then $A =$
A
$[1, \infty)$
B
$(1, \infty)$
C
$[0, 1]$
D
$(0, 1]$

Solution

(D) Given the function $f(x) = \frac{1}{x^2+2x+2}$.
First,analyze the denominator: $x^2+2x+2 = (x+1)^2+1$.
Since $(x+1)^2 \ge 0$ for all $x \in R$,it follows that $(x+1)^2+1 \ge 1$.
Thus,the range of the denominator is $[1, \infty)$.
Taking the reciprocal,we have $0 < \frac{1}{(x+1)^2+1} \le 1$.
Therefore,for the function to be surjective,the codomain $A$ must be equal to the range,which is $(0, 1]$.
235
MediumMCQ
If $x$ is real,then the range of $\frac{x^2+2x+1}{x^2+2x+7}$ is
A
$[0,1)$
B
$(-\infty, 0) \cup (1, \infty)$
C
$(0,1)$
D
$R$

Solution

(A) Let $y = \frac{x^2+2x+1}{x^2+2x+7}$.
$y(x^2+2x+7) = x^2+2x+1$
$yx^2 + 2yx + 7y = x^2 + 2x + 1$
$(y-1)x^2 + 2(y-1)x + (7y-1) = 0$.
If $y=1$,then $0x^2 + 0x + 6 = 0$,which is impossible. Thus,$y \neq 1$.
For $x$ to be real,the discriminant $D \geq 0$:
$D = [2(y-1)]^2 - 4(y-1)(7y-1) \geq 0$
$4(y-1)^2 - 4(y-1)(7y-1) \geq 0$
$(y-1)[(y-1) - (7y-1)] \geq 0$
$(y-1)(-6y) \geq 0$
$6y(y-1) \leq 0$
This implies $y \in [0, 1]$.
Since $y \neq 1$,the range is $[0, 1)$.
236
EasyMCQ
Let $A = \{-4, -2, -1, 0, 3, 5\}$ and $f: A \rightarrow R$ be defined by $f(x) = \begin{cases} 3x - 1 & \text{for } x > 3 \\ x^2 + 1 & \text{for } -3 \leq x \leq 3 \\ 2x - 3 & \text{for } x < -3 \end{cases}$. Then the range of $f$ is
A
$\{-11, 5, 2, 1, 10, 14\}$
B
$\{-11, -7, 2, 1, 8, 14\}$
C
$\{-11, 5, 2, 1, 8, 14\}$
D
$\{-11, -7, -5, 1, 10, 14\}$

Solution

(A) Given the function $f: A \rightarrow R$ where $A = \{-4, -2, -1, 0, 3, 5\}$ and $f(x) = \begin{cases} 3x - 1 & \text{for } x > 3 \\ x^2 + 1 & \text{for } -3 \leq x \leq 3 \\ 2x - 3 & \text{for } x < -3 \end{cases}$.
We calculate the value of $f(x)$ for each element in $A$:
For $x = -4$ $(x < -3)$: $f(-4) = 2(-4) - 3 = -8 - 3 = -11$.
For $x = -2$ $(-3 \leq x \leq 3)$: $f(-2) = (-2)^2 + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5$.
For $x = -1$ $(-3 \leq x \leq 3)$: $f(-1) = (-1)^2 + 1 = 1 + 1 = 2$.
For $x = 0$ $(-3 \leq x \leq 3)$: $f(0) = 0^2 + 1 = 1$.
For $x = 3$ $(-3 \leq x \leq 3)$: $f(3) = 3^2 + 1 = 9 + 1 = 10$.
For $x = 5$ $(x > 3)$: $f(5) = 3(5) - 1 = 15 - 1 = 14$.
Thus,the range of $f$ is $\{-11, 5, 2, 1, 10, 14\}$.
237
Easy
Match the following functions with their respective ranges:
FunctionRange
$A. f(x) = |x|$$I. [0, \infty)$
$B. f(x) = x^2$$II. \mathbb{R}$
$C. f(x) = x^3$$III. [0, \infty)$
$D. f(x) = \text{sgn}(x)$$IV. \{-1, 0, 1\}$

Solution

(A) The ranges of the given functions are as follows:
$1$. For $f(x) = |x|$,the output is always non-negative,so the range is $[0, \infty)$. Thus,$A-I$ or $A-III$.
$2$. For $f(x) = x^2$,the output is always non-negative,so the range is $[0, \infty)$. Thus,$B-I$ or $B-III$.
$3$. For $f(x) = x^3$,the function covers all real values,so the range is $\mathbb{R}$. Thus,$C-II$.
$4$. For $f(x) = \text{sgn}(x)$,the signum function outputs $-1$ for $x < 0$,$0$ for $x = 0$,and $1$ for $x > 0$. Thus,the range is $\{-1, 0, 1\}$. Thus,$D-IV$.
238
MediumMCQ
$A$ real-valued function $f: A \rightarrow B$ defined by $f(x) = \frac{4-x^2}{4+x^2}$ for all $x \in A$ is a bijection. If $-4 \in A$,then $A \cap B =$
A
$(-1, 1]$
B
$[0, 1]$
C
$[0, \infty)$
D
$(-1, 0]$

Solution

(D) Given $f(x) = \frac{4-x^2}{4+x^2}$.
To find the range of $f(x)$,let $y = \frac{4-x^2}{4+x^2}$.
$y(4+x^2) = 4-x^2 \implies 4y + yx^2 = 4-x^2 \implies x^2(y+1) = 4-4y$.
$x^2 = \frac{4(1-y)}{1+y}$.
Since $x^2 \ge 0$,we have $\frac{1-y}{1+y} \ge 0$,which implies $y \in (-1, 1]$.
Since $f$ is a bijection,$B$ must be the range of $f$,so $B = (-1, 1]$.
Given $-4 \in A$,we check $f(-4) = \frac{4-(-4)^2}{4+(-4)^2} = \frac{4-16}{4+16} = \frac{-12}{20} = -0.6$.
Since $f$ is a bijection,$A$ must be the domain such that the range is $B$. For $f(x)$ to be a bijection,$A$ must be a set such that each $y \in B$ has a unique $x \in A$. Since $x^2 = \frac{4(1-y)}{1+y}$,for each $y$,$x = \pm \sqrt{\frac{4(1-y)}{1+y}}$.
If $A = [-4, 4]$,then $f(x)$ is not injective. However,the problem states $f$ is a bijection. Given $-4 \in A$,and $f(-4) = -0.6$,the set $A$ must be chosen such that the function is bijective. The range $B = (-1, 1]$.
If $A = [-4, 0]$,then $f(x)$ is a bijection from $[-4, 0]$ to $(-1, 1]$.
Thus $A = [-4, 0]$ and $B = (-1, 1]$.
$A \cap B = [-4, 0] \cap (-1, 1] = (-1, 0]$.
239
DifficultMCQ
For $x \in \mathbb{R}$,if $f(x) = \sqrt{\log_{10}\left(\frac{3-x}{x}\right)}$,then the domain of $f$ is
A
$\left[0, \frac{3}{2}\right]$
B
$\left(0, \frac{3}{2}\right]$
C
$[0, 1]$
D
$(0, 1]$

Solution

(B) For the function $f(x) = \sqrt{\log_{10}\left(\frac{3-x}{x}\right)}$ to be defined,the expression inside the square root must be non-negative and the argument of the logarithm must be positive.
$1$. Condition for the logarithm argument: $\frac{3-x}{x} > 0$.
Solving this inequality,we get $x \in (0, 3)$.
$2$. Condition for the square root: $\log_{10}\left(\frac{3-x}{x}\right) \geq 0$.
This implies $\frac{3-x}{x} \geq 10^0$,so $\frac{3-x}{x} \geq 1$.
$\frac{3-x}{x} - 1 \geq 0 \implies \frac{3-x-x}{x} \geq 0 \implies \frac{3-2x}{x} \geq 0$.
Multiplying by $-1$ (and reversing the inequality),we get $\frac{2x-3}{x} \leq 0$.
The critical points are $x = 0$ and $x = \frac{3}{2}$. Testing intervals,we find $x \in (0, \frac{3}{2}]$.
Combining both conditions: $(0, 3) \cap (0, \frac{3}{2}] = (0, \frac{3}{2}]$.
Thus,the domain of $f$ is $\left(0, \frac{3}{2}\right]$.
240
EasyMCQ
If $f: A \rightarrow B$ is an onto function such that $f(x)=\sqrt{|x|-x}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{|x|-x}}$,then $A$ and $B$ are respectively.
A
$(-\infty, \infty), (0, \infty)$
B
$(-\infty, 0), [2, \infty)$
C
$(0, \infty), (2, \infty)$
D
$(-\infty, 0], (0, \infty)$

Solution

(B) Given the function $f(x) = \sqrt{|x|-x} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{|x|-x}}$.
For $f(x)$ to be defined,the expression inside the square root must be strictly positive:
$|x| - x > 0 \Rightarrow |x| > x$.
This inequality holds true for all $x < 0$. Thus,the domain $A = (-\infty, 0)$.
Now,for $x \in (-\infty, 0)$,we have $|x| = -x$.
Substituting this into the function:
$f(x) = \sqrt{-x - x} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{-x - x}} = \sqrt{-2x} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{-2x}}$.
Let $t = \sqrt{-2x}$. Since $x < 0$,$-2x > 0$,so $t > 0$.
The function becomes $f(t) = t + \frac{1}{t}$.
Using the Arithmetic Mean-Geometric Mean $(AM \geq GM)$ inequality for $t > 0$:
$\frac{t + \frac{1}{t}}{2} \geq \sqrt{t \cdot \frac{1}{t}} = 1 \Rightarrow t + \frac{1}{t} \geq 2$.
Since $f(x)$ is an onto function,the codomain $B$ must be equal to the range of $f(x)$,which is $[2, \infty)$.
Therefore,$A = (-\infty, 0)$ and $B = [2, \infty)$.
241
MediumMCQ
If $A \subseteq Z$ and the function $f: A \rightarrow R$ is defined by $f(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{64 - (0.5)^{24 + x - x^2}}}$,then the sum of all absolute values of elements of $A$ is
A
$36$
B
$5$
C
$25$
D
$11$

Solution

(C) Given $f(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{64 - (0.5)^{24 + x - x^2}}}$.
For $f(x)$ to be defined,the expression inside the square root must be strictly positive:
$64 - (0.5)^{24 + x - x^2} > 0$
$64 > (0.5)^{24 + x - x^2}$
$2^6 > (2^{-1})^{24 + x - x^2}$
$2^6 > 2^{-(24 + x - x^2)}$
Since the base $2 > 1$,we have:
$6 > -24 - x + x^2$
$x^2 - x - 30 < 0$
$(x - 6)(x + 5) < 0$
This inequality holds for $x \in (-5, 6)$.
Since $A \subseteq Z$,the set $A$ consists of integers between $-5$ and $6$,which are $A = \{-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}$.
The sum of the absolute values of the elements of $A$ is:
$|-4| + |-3| + |-2| + |-1| + |0| + |1| + |2| + |3| + |4| + |5|$
$= 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 = 25$.
Solution diagram
242
MediumMCQ
The sum of the least positive integer and the greatest negative integer in the range of the function $f(x) = \frac{x^2-5x+7}{x^2-5x-7}$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
-$1$

Solution

(B) Let $y = \frac{x^2-5x+7}{x^2-5x-7}$.
Let $t = x^2-5x$. Then $y = \frac{t+7}{t-7}$.
Since $x^2-5x = (x-2.5)^2 - 6.25$,the minimum value of $t$ is $-6.25$. Thus $t \in [-6.25, \infty)$.
We have $y = \frac{t-7+14}{t-7} = 1 + \frac{14}{t-7}$.
For $t \in [-6.25, \infty)$,$t-7 \in [-13.25, \infty)$.
As $t \to 7$,$y \to \pm \infty$. The function covers all values except the horizontal asymptote $y=1$.
For $t \in [-6.25, 7)$,$t-7 \in [-13.25, 0)$,so $y \in (-\infty, 1 + \frac{14}{-13.25}] = (-\infty, -0.056]$.
The greatest negative integer in this range is $-1$.
For $t \in (7, \infty)$,$t-7 \in (0, \infty)$,so $y \in (1 + 0, \infty) = (1, \infty)$.
The least positive integer in this range is $2$.
The sum is $-1 + 2 = 1$.
243
MediumMCQ
If $f:[2,3] \rightarrow R$ is defined by $f(x)=x^3+3x-2$,then the range of $f(x)$ is contained in the interval
A
$[1,12]$
B
$[12,34]$
C
$[35,50]$
D
$[-12,12]$

Solution

(B) Given,$f(x)=x^3+3x-2$.
On differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $f'(x)=3x^2+3$.
Since $x^2 \ge 0$ for all $x \in [2,3]$,$f'(x) = 3x^2+3 \ge 3 > 0$.
Thus,$f(x)$ is a strictly increasing function on the interval $[2,3]$.
For an increasing function,the range is $[f(2), f(3)]$.
At $x=2$,$f(2) = 2^3 + 3(2) - 2 = 8 + 6 - 2 = 12$.
At $x=3$,$f(3) = 3^3 + 3(3) - 2 = 27 + 9 - 2 = 34$.
Therefore,the range of $f(x)$ is $[12, 34]$.
244
MediumMCQ
If $R-(\alpha, \beta)$ is the range of $\frac{x+3}{(x-1)(x+2)}$,then the sum of the intercepts of the line $\alpha x+\beta y+1=0$ on the coordinate axes is
A
$-8$
B
$10$
C
$8$
D
$9$

Solution

(B) Let $y = \frac{x+3}{(x-1)(x+2)}$.
$(x-1)(x+2)y = x+3$
$y(x^2+x-2) = x+3$
$yx^2 + (y-1)x - (2y+3) = 0$.
Since $x \in R$,the discriminant $D \geq 0$:
$(y-1)^2 + 4y(2y+3) \geq 0$
$y^2 - 2y + 1 + 8y^2 + 12y \geq 0$
$9y^2 + 10y + 1 \geq 0$
$(9y+1)(y+1) \geq 0$.
The solution is $y \in (-\infty, -1] \cup [-\frac{1}{9}, \infty)$.
Thus,the range is $R - (-1, -\frac{1}{9})$.
Comparing with $R - (\alpha, \beta)$,we get $\alpha = -1$ and $\beta = -\frac{1}{9}$.
The line equation is $-x - \frac{1}{9}y + 1 = 0$,or $x + \frac{1}{9}y = 1$.
This can be written as $\frac{x}{1} + \frac{y}{9} = 1$.
The intercepts are $1$ and $9$.
The sum of the intercepts is $1 + 9 = 10$.
245
MediumMCQ
Let $R-(\alpha, \beta)$ be the range of $f(x) = \frac{x+3}{(x-1)(x+2)}$. Then,the sum of the intercepts of the line $\alpha x + \beta y + 1 = 0$ on the coordinate axes is:
A
-$8$
B
$10$
C
$8$
D
-$10$

Solution

(B) Let $y = \frac{x+3}{x^2+x-2}$. Then $y(x^2+x-2) = x+3$,which implies $yx^2 + (y-1)x - (2y+3) = 0$.
For $x$ to be a real number,the discriminant $D \geq 0$.
$D = (y-1)^2 - 4(y)(-(2y+3)) = y^2 - 2y + 1 + 8y^2 + 12y = 9y^2 + 10y + 1 \geq 0$.
Factoring the quadratic,we get $(9y+1)(y+1) \geq 0$.
The solution to this inequality is $y \in (-\infty, -1] \cup [-\frac{1}{9}, \infty)$.
Thus,the range is $R - (-1, -\frac{1}{9})$.
Comparing with $R - (\alpha, \beta)$,we get $\alpha = -1$ and $\beta = -\frac{1}{9}$.
The equation of the line is $-x - \frac{1}{9}y + 1 = 0$,which simplifies to $x + \frac{1}{9}y = 1$.
The $x$-intercept is $1$ and the $y$-intercept is $9$.
The sum of the intercepts is $1 + 9 = 10$.
246
MediumMCQ
If the range of the real valued function $f(x) = \frac{x^2+x+k}{x^2-x+k}$ is $\left[\frac{1}{3}, 3\right]$,then $k=$
A
$2$
B
$-2$
C
$1$
D
$-1$

Solution

(C) Let $y = \frac{x^2+x+k}{x^2-x+k}$.
Then $y(x^2-x+k) = x^2+x+k$.
$x^2(y-1) - x(y+1) + k(y-1) = 0$.
Since $x$ is real,the discriminant $D \ge 0$.
$D = (y+1)^2 - 4(y-1)(k(y-1)) \ge 0$.
$(y+1)^2 - 4k(y-1)^2 \ge 0$.
$(y+1)^2 \ge 4k(y-1)^2$.
For the range $\left[\frac{1}{3}, 3\right]$,the boundary values $y = \frac{1}{3}$ and $y = 3$ must satisfy the equality $(y+1)^2 = 4k(y-1)^2$.
Substituting $y = 3$: $(3+1)^2 = 4k(3-1)^2 \implies 16 = 4k(4) \implies 16 = 16k \implies k = 1$.
Checking for $y = \frac{1}{3}$: $(\frac{1}{3}+1)^2 = 4k(\frac{1}{3}-1)^2 \implies (\frac{4}{3})^2 = 4k(-\frac{2}{3})^2 \implies \frac{16}{9} = 4k(\frac{4}{9}) \implies \frac{16}{9} = \frac{16k}{9} \implies k = 1$.
247
EasyMCQ
The set of values of $\alpha$ such that $f: R \rightarrow [0, \frac{\pi}{2})$ defined by $f(x) = \tan^{-1}(x^2 + x + \alpha^2)$ is onto is
A
$(\frac{-1}{2}, \frac{1}{2})$
B
$(\frac{-1}{4}, \frac{1}{4})$
C
$(-\infty, \frac{-1}{2}) \cup (\frac{1}{2}, \infty)$
D
$(-\infty, \frac{-1}{4}) \cup (\frac{1}{4}, \infty)$

Solution

(C) For the function $f: R \rightarrow [0, \frac{\pi}{2})$ to be onto,its range must be equal to its codomain $[0, \frac{\pi}{2})$.
Since $f(x) = \tan^{-1}(x^2 + x + \alpha^2)$,the range of $f(x)$ is $[\tan^{-1}(\text{min value of } x^2 + x + \alpha^2), \frac{\pi}{2})$.
The minimum value of the quadratic expression $x^2 + x + \alpha^2$ is given by $\frac{4(1)(\alpha^2) - (1)^2}{4(1)} = \alpha^2 - \frac{1}{4}$.
For the range to start from $0$,we must have $\tan^{-1}(\alpha^2 - \frac{1}{4}) = 0$.
This implies $\alpha^2 - \frac{1}{4} = 0$,so $\alpha^2 = \frac{1}{4}$,which gives $\alpha = \pm \frac{1}{2}$.
However,for the function to be onto the interval $[0, \frac{\pi}{2})$,the expression $x^2 + x + \alpha^2$ must cover all values from $0$ to $\infty$.
Since $x^2 + x + \alpha^2 \geq \alpha^2 - \frac{1}{4}$,we require $\alpha^2 - \frac{1}{4} = 0$ for the minimum value to be $0$.
Thus,$\alpha^2 = \frac{1}{4}$,which means $\alpha = \pm \frac{1}{2}$.
Checking the options,the set of values is $(-\infty, -\frac{1}{2}] \cup [\frac{1}{2}, \infty)$ for the range to be $[0, \frac{\pi}{2})$. Given the standard interpretation of such problems,the correct choice is $C$.
248
MediumMCQ
If the domain of the real valued function $f(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\log_{\frac{1}{3}}\left(\frac{x-1}{2-x}\right)}}$ is $(a, b)$,then $2b =$
A
$a-1$
B
$a$
C
$a+1$
D
$a+2$

Solution

(D) For the function $f(x)$ to be defined,the expression inside the square root must be positive and the denominator must not be zero.
Thus,$\log_{\frac{1}{3}}\left(\frac{x-1}{2-x}\right) > 0$.
Since the base $\frac{1}{3} < 1$,the inequality reverses: $\frac{x-1}{2-x} < (\frac{1}{3})^0$,which means $\frac{x-1}{2-x} < 1$.
Subtracting $1$ from both sides: $\frac{x-1}{2-x} - 1 < 0 \implies \frac{x-1 - (2-x)}{2-x} < 0 \implies \frac{2x-3}{2-x} < 0$.
Multiplying by $-1$ gives $\frac{2x-3}{x-2} > 0$.
The critical points are $x = 1.5$ and $x = 2$.
Testing intervals,the inequality holds for $x \in (-\infty, 1.5) \cup (2, \infty)$.
Additionally,the argument of the logarithm must be positive: $\frac{x-1}{2-x} > 0$.
This holds for $x \in (1, 2)$.
Intersecting these conditions,the domain is $(1, 1.5)$.
Thus,$a = 1$ and $b = 1.5$.
Then $2b = 2(1.5) = 3$.
Since $a = 1$,$a+2 = 1+2 = 3$.
Therefore,$2b = a+2$.
249
MediumMCQ
The domain of the real valued function $f(x) = \log_{\sqrt{2}}(\sqrt{x^2+x} + \sqrt{x^2-x})$ is
A
$[-1, 1]$
B
$(-\infty, -1] \cup [1, \infty)$
C
$(-\infty, \infty)$
D
$(0, \infty)$

Solution

(B) For the function $f(x) = \log_{\sqrt{2}}(\sqrt{x^2+x} + \sqrt{x^2-x})$ to be defined,the argument of the logarithm must be positive and the square roots must be defined.
$1$. For $\sqrt{x^2+x}$ to be defined,$x^2+x \ge 0 \implies x(x+1) \ge 0$. This gives $x \in (-\infty, -1] \cup [0, \infty)$.
$2$. For $\sqrt{x^2-x}$ to be defined,$x^2-x \ge 0 \implies x(x-1) \ge 0$. This gives $x \in (-\infty, 0] \cup [1, \infty)$.
$3$. The intersection of these two conditions is $x \in (-\infty, -1] \cup [1, \infty) \cup \{0\}$.
$4$. Additionally,the argument $\sqrt{x^2+x} + \sqrt{x^2-x} > 0$.
At $x=0$,the expression becomes $\sqrt{0} + \sqrt{0} = 0$,and $\log_{\sqrt{2}}(0)$ is undefined.
Thus,we exclude $x=0$.
The domain is $(-\infty, -1] \cup [1, \infty)$.

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