The largest area of a rectangle which has one side on the x…

Maths Differentiation and Applications of Derivatives Maxima and Minima Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

The largest area of a rectangle which has one side on the x − axis and the two vertices on the curve
y = is

e − 1/2

2 e − 1/2

e − 1/2

none of these

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The correct answer is:

Let A be area

A = (2x) , x > 0

= – 2

At x = , A is maximum.

Largest area is 2 e – 1/2

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