Let x be a real number between 0 and 1. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. x2 > x3.
II. x > x.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer :
I only
Solution :
The correct answer is I only.
Let us analyze the given statements step-by-step for any real number such that .
Analyzing Statement I:
Since is a positive real number between 0 and 1, multiplying both sides of the inequality by (which is positive) maintains the inequality sign:
This is equivalent to .
For example, if :
Since , Statement I is correct.
Analyzing Statement II:
For any real number, a quantity cannot be strictly greater than itself. Thus, is false for all values of .
Therefore, only statement I is correct.
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