Minimum Value of Quotient Function
XAT 2021 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Hard · Algebra
Let if , and if . Let if , and if . What is the minimum possible values of ?
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Answer
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Explanation
For : . Let . Discriminant . Check special points: For : , . For : , , undefined. Since , the minimum possible value is .
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