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Published on: August 12, 2026
If the function
where
attains its maximum and minimum at p and q respectively such that
, then a equals
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C



For maximum and minimum ,

or
, at
maximum and at
minimum
,
or 
But
, therefore 
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