Use the Rectangles in the Graph Given Below to Approximate $y = 4 / x , y = 0 , x = 1$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Use the rectangles in the graph given below to approximate the area of the region bounded by $y = 4 / x , y = 0 , x = 1$ , and $x = 4$ Round your answer to three decimal places.

• A) \(2.481\) units \(^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(6.371\) units \(^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(3.585\) units \(^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(6.872\) units \(^ { 2 }\)
• E) \(6.903\) units \(^ { 2 }\)

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