Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2005

The maximum value of the function

f(x) = 2 + x - x2 is

A
9/4
B
7/4
C
3/2
D
1/2
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Correct Option: A

f(x) = 2 + x - x2
dy/dx = 1-2x

As dy/dx = 0

1-2x = 0

2x = 1

x = 1/2

At x = 1/2

f(x) = 2 + x - x2

= 2 + 1/2 -(1/2)2

= 2 + 1/2 - 1/4

= (8+2-1) / 4 = 9/4

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