You are given the graph of some function f defined on the indicated interval. Find the absolute maximum and the absolute minimum of f, if they exist.
A) Absolute maximum value: 6; absolute minimum value: 0
B) Absolute maximum value: 4; absolute minimum value: - 1
C) Absolute maximum value: 3; absolute minimum value: - 1
D) Absolute maximum value: 6; absolute minimum value: - 1

Question

You are given the graph of some function f defined on the indicated interval. Find the absolute maximum and the absolute minimum of f, if they exist.  
A) Absolute maximum value: 6; absolute minimum value: 0 
B) Absolute maximum value: 4; absolute minimum value: - 1 
C) Absolute maximum value: 3; absolute minimum value: - 1 
D) Absolute maximum value: 6; absolute minimum value: - 1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The absolute maximum value occurs at the highest point on the graph, which is (5, 6). 
The absolute minimum value occurs at the lowest point on the graph, which is (-2, -1). 
Therefore, the correct answer is D, with an absolute maximum value of 6 and an absolute minimum value of -1.

You Are Given the Graph of Some Function F Defined