Consider the following statements in respect of the function f(x) = x in the interval (-1, 1) : I. The function attains maximum value. II. The function attains minimum value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. A. I only
  2. B. II only
  3. C. Both I and II
  4. D. Neither I nor II

Correct Answer: D. Neither I nor II

Explanation

The function f(x) = x is strictly increasing. On the open interval (-1, 1), it approaches 1 and -1 but never reaches them, thus attaining no maximum or minimum value.

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