A Function of One Argument Is Maximized When the First

question 21

Multiple Choice

A function of one argument is maximized when the first derivative:

• A) is zero and the second derivative is positive.
• B) is positive and the second derivative is negative.
• C) is zero and the second derivative is negative.
• D) is negative and the second derivative is positive.
• E) and the second derivative are both zero.

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