Question

If the graph of the polynomial f(x) is as shown in the given figure, then the number of distinct positive zeroes of f(x) is

• A. 6
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 7

Answer 1

The correct option is B 4

The number of zeroes of f(x) represents the number of values of x for which f(x) is zero, i.e. the number of points at which f(x) cuts the x-axis



Here, f(x) cuts the positive x-axis at 4 distinct points.

Therefore, the number of distinct positive zeroes of f(x) is 4.

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).