Approximate the Given Integral by Using the Trapezoidal Rule

question 259

Multiple Choice

Approximate the given integral by using the Trapezoidal Rule with n = 4. Round your answer to 3 decimal places. ​

• A) 0.092
• B) 0.058
• C) 0.068
• D) 0.041
• E) 0.184

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