The integral is equal to:
- A
- B
- C
- D
The integral is equal to:
Correct answer:D
Standard Method
Given: The integral is
Find: Its value and the correct option.
The solution states that the correct option is D.
Using the substitution shown in the solution,
so that
The working then simplifies the integral to
Using the standard result
we obtain after applying the limits,
Since
therefore
This value corresponds to option C from the listed options. However, the solution explicitly marks D as the correct option. Hence there is a discrepancy between the shown working and the marked option. Following the solution authority for MCQ answer extraction, the correct option is recorded as D.
Discrepancy Noted in Source Solution
Given: The question asks for the value of
Find: The matching option.
The source solution contains inconsistent working:
Among the listed options,
So the displayed algebra supports C, while the solution's marks D. The extracted answer is therefore taken as D because the solution explicitly states "The Correct Option is D", but the inconsistency has been preserved here for transparency.
Using is incorrect. The correct identity is . Start with the right identity before attempting substitution.
Ignoring the change of limits after substitution leads to a wrong logarithmic value. Whenever is used, convert the limits carefully in terms of before integrating.
Assuming the marked option and the algebra must agree can hide source errors. Always compare the final computed expression with the listed options and note any mismatch explicitly.
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