If $y = ax^3 + 3x^2 + (2a + 1)x + 1000$ is a strictly increasing function for all values of $x$,then:

  • A
    $-3/2 < a < 1$
  • B
    $a > 1$
  • C
    $a < -3/2$
  • D
    $a > 1 \text{ or } a < -3/2$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Find the intervals in which the function $f$ given by $f(x) = x^{3} + \frac{1}{x^{3}}, x \neq 0$ is:
$(i)$ increasing
$(ii)$ decreasing.

The interval containing all the real values of $x$ such that the real-valued function $f(x) = \sqrt{x} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}$ is strictly increasing is

The function $f(x) = 1 - e^{-x^2/2}$ is

For every value of $x \in [1, 3]$,the function $f(x) = \frac{1}{8^x}$ is

Let $\phi(x) = f(x) + f(1-x)$ and $f^{\prime \prime}(x) < 0$ in $[0, 1]$, then

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo