The Minimum Point of a U-Shaped Curve

question 143

Multiple Choice

The minimum point of a U-shaped curve,

• A) is a point where the variable is neither increasing nor decreasing.
• B) has a slope equal to zero.
• C) has the maximum slope possible.
• D) Both answers A and B are correct.
• E) Both answers A and C are correct.

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