Use a fiNite Approximation to Estimate the Area Under the Graph

question 27

Multiple Choice

Use a finite approximation to estimate the area under the graph of the given function on the stated interval as
instructed.
- $f ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { x }$ between $x = 1$ and $x = 7$ using the "midpoint rule" with two rectangles of equal width.

• A) \(\frac { 48 } { 55 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 96 } { 55 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 876 } { 3025 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 584 } { 3025 }\)

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