CUET Mathematics 2026 29th May Shift 1 PYQs

The greatest possible value of '$a$' such that the function $f(x) = x^2 + a x + 1$ is always decreasing in the interval [1, 2] is:

Which of the following are NOT correct regarding the equation of tangent and normal to the curve $y = \frac{x-11}{(x-2)(x-3)}$ at the point, where it cuts the $x$-axis?

(A) The point of contact is (11, 0).

(B) The equation of tangent is $x - 72y - 11 = 0$

(C) The equation of normal is $72x + y - 11 = 0$

(D) The slope of the tangent at the given point of contact is $\frac{1}{88}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Let $C(x)$ and $R(x)$ be the cost function and the revenue function for $x$ units of a commodity such that marginal cost of producing 2 units is equal to marginal revenue of selling 1 unit. If $C(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 - 12x + 6$ and $R(x) = 100 + 6ax - bx^2$, then which one of the following is TRUE?