In fact, we will find the ‘turning points’ of the
graph of a function and thus find points at which the graph reaches its highest (or
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lowest) locally The knowledge of such points is very useful in sketching the graph of
a given function Further, we will also find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum
of a function that are necessary for the solution of many applied problems (i)Let us consider the following problems that arise in day to day life