Question

The curve y(x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + 5 touches the x-axis at the point P (–2, 0) and cuts the y-axis at the point Q, where y is equal to 3. Then the local maximum value of y(x) is :

• A. $\frac{27}{4}$
• B. $\frac{29}{4}$
• C. $\frac{37}{4}$
• D. $\frac{9}{2}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$\frac{27}{4}$

Answer 2

From the given options the correct answer is option (A): $\frac{27}{4}$