JEE Mathematics · Medium

Calculus Mixed Practice: Limits and derivatives MCQ

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Limits and derivativesMediumQuestion 430002

Question

lim(x→0) (sin x − x)/x³ equals:
  1. A
    −1/6
    Correct
  2. B
    1/6
  3. C
    0
  4. D

Correct answer

−1/6

Explanation

Using L'Hôpital or Taylor series: sin x = x − x³/6 + ... → (sin x − x)/x³ → −x³/6 / x³ = −1/6.