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If f'(c) = 0 and f''(c) < 0, then f has what at c?
AA local minimum
BAn inflection point
CA local maximum
DA discontinuity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A local maximum
A negative second derivative means the graph is concave down, giving a peak at c.
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