Q.

At which point the line xa+yb=1 touches the curve y=bex/a

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a

(0, 0) 

b

 (0, a) 

c

 (0, b)

d

(b, 0) 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Let the point be x1,y1

 y1=bex1/a

Also, curve y=bex/a

dydx=baex/adydxx1,y1=baex1/a=y1a

Now, the equation of tangent of given curve at point 

x1,y1 is yy1=y1axx1 xa+yy1=x1a+1

Comparing with xa+yb=1

we get, y1=b and 1+x1a=1

 x1=0

Hence, the point is (0, b). 

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