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If 1 > a > 5 and -12 < b < -3 then which of the following expression will give the minimum value?1. a3b2. ab33. ab74. (ab)5

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : (ab)5

Given:

The given conditions are 1 > a > 5 and -12 < b < -3

Concept Used:

(-ve)odd = (-ve) and (-ve)even = ( + ve)

Calculation:

From the given conditions it is clear that a is positive and b is negative

∴ The expression a3b, b is negative and a is positive so it will give negative value

Now, the second expression is ab3

∴ The expression ab3, b is negative with odd power and a is positive so it will give negative value

Now, the third expression is ab7

∴ The expression ab7, b is negative with odd and a is positive so it will give negative value

Now, the fourth expression is (ab)5

∴ The expression (ab)5, the product of ab will be negative

Here all the terms will give the negative value

∴ Order of expression from minimum to maximum will be a3b ≥ ab3 ≥ ab7 ≥ (ab)5

Hence, option (4) is correct



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