Calculus — Medium JEE math MCQ
**[JEE Mains 2026]** If f(3) = 18, f'(3) = 0, and f''(3) = 4, then the value of lim(x→3) [f(x) - 18]/(x - 3)² is:
- A. 0
- B. 2
- C. 4
- D. 1
Solution
Using L'Hôpital's rule (0/0 form):
lim(x→3) [f(x) - 18]/(x - 3)² = lim(x→3) f'(x)/[2(x-3)] (still 0/0).
= lim(x→3) f''(x)/2 = f''(3)/2 = 4/2 = 2.
