If the value of x lies between 0 & 1 which of the following is the largest?

  1. x

  2. x^2

  3. -x

  4. 1/x


Correct Option: D

AI Explanation

To determine which option is the largest when x lies between 0 and 1, let's analyze each option:

A) x: This option represents the value of x itself. Since x lies between 0 and 1, the value of x will always be less than or equal to 1. Therefore, option A is not the largest.

B) x^2: This option represents the square of x. When x lies between 0 and 1, squaring x will always result in a smaller value. For example, if x = 0.5, x^2 = 0.25. Therefore, option B is not the largest.

C) -x: This option represents the negative value of x. Since x lies between 0 and 1, the negative value of x will always be negative and less than 0. Therefore, option C is not the largest.

D) 1/x: This option represents the reciprocal of x. When x lies between 0 and 1, the reciprocal of x will always be greater than 1. For example, if x = 0.5, 1/x = 1/0.5 = 2. Therefore, option D is the largest.

Hence, the correct answer is option D) 1/x. This option is the largest when x lies between 0 and 1 because it represents the reciprocal of x, which is always greater than 1.

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