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Correct answer: B
- Understand the region
The region is
So the region is bounded by:
- the line ,
- the parabola ,
- and .
We need the largest rectangle with sides parallel to the coordinate axes inscribed in this region.
- Geometry of the rectangle
Let the rectangle have vertical sides at and .
For the rectangle to lie entirely inside the region:
- its bottom side must be at or above for all ,
- its top side must be at or below for all .
Since is increasing, the largest possible constant bottom level is determined by the worst point , hence
Since is decreasing for , the largest possible constant top level is also determined by , hence
Thus the rectangle has:
- width ,
- height .
So its area is
- Find the critical point
Differentiate:
Set :
Solve:
So,
or (reject since ).
Hence the only relevant critical point is
- Check that it gives maximum area
Second derivative:
At ,
So this gives a maximum.
- Compute the maximum area
Substitute into :
Now simplify term by term:
Therefore,
Convert to denominator :
So,
- Match with the options
is Option B.
- Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: B
Our derived answer: B
So they agree.
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