Math Problem Statement

For which of the following does lim f(x) = 0 ? x to infinity I. f(x) = lnx / x^99 II. f(x) = e^x / lnx III. f(x) = x^99 / e^x A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I and II only E. I and III only

Solution

To determine the limits as xx \to \infty for the given functions, we'll analyze each one individually.

I. f(x)=lnxx99f(x) = \frac{\ln x}{x^{99}}

As xx \to \infty, the numerator lnx\ln x grows slowly compared to the denominator x99x^{99}, which grows extremely fast. So, this expression approaches 0. Specifically:

limxlnxx99=0\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\ln x}{x^{99}} = 0

Thus, the limit for this function is 0.

II. f(x)=exlnxf(x) = \frac{e^x}{\ln x}

As xx \to \infty, the exponential function exe^x grows much faster than lnx\ln x. So, this expression tends to infinity:

limxexlnx=\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{e^x}{\ln x} = \infty

Thus, the limit for this function is not 0.

III. f(x)=x99exf(x) = \frac{x^{99}}{e^x}

As xx \to \infty, the exponential function exe^x grows significantly faster than any polynomial (like x99x^{99}), causing the fraction to approach 0:

limxx99ex=0\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{x^{99}}{e^x} = 0

Thus, the limit for this function is 0.

Conclusion

The functions for which the limit is 0 are I and III. Therefore, the correct answer is:

E\boxed{E}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the limit of x50ex\frac{x^{50}}{e^x} as xx \to \infty?
  2. How does the growth of logarithmic functions compare to polynomials?
  3. Can limxexxk=0\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{e^x}{x^k} = 0 for any constant kk?
  4. Why does lnx\ln x grow slower than xx?
  5. What is the behavior of xex\frac{x}{e^x} as xx \to \infty?

Tip: Exponential functions grow faster than any polynomial or logarithmic function as xx \to \infty.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Exponential Growth
Logarithmic Functions
Polynomial Growth

Formulas

lim_{x → ∞} ln(x) / x^99 = 0
lim_{x → ∞} e^x / ln(x) = ∞
lim_{x → ∞} x^99 / e^x = 0

Theorems

Exponential growth surpasses polynomial growth
Logarithmic functions grow slower than polynomials

Suitable Grade Level

College level - Calculus