Evaluate the Improper Integral $\int _ { 1 } ^ { \infty } x ^ { - 2 } d x$

question 196

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the improper integral $\int _ { 1 } ^ { \infty } x ^ { - 2 } d x$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\)
• B)1

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