Minimum Value of Expression with Domain Restriction
CAT 2022 Slot 3 · Quantitative Ability · Easy · Algebra
This is an easy Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2022 Slot 3 paper. It tests Algebra. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
The minimum possible value of , for , is
- A.
\frac{1}{2}
- B.
-\frac{1}{2}
- C.
2
- D.
-2
Answer
C
Explanation
Let . Since , we have . Express in terms of : .
Substitute into the expression:
For , by AM-GM inequality, . The minimum possible value is , which occurs when , i.e., .
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