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MTH 102 Limits Objective Question

Question

Evaluate the limit of \( \frac{\sqrt{4+x} - 2}{x} \) as \( x \) tends to 0.
Options
A \(\frac{1}{4}\)
Correct Answer
B \(\frac{1}{2}\)
C 1
D 0
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Using L'Hospital's rule, derivative of numerator is ( \frac{1}{2\sqrt{4+x}} ). At ( x=0 ), this is ( \frac{1}{4} ).

Hint

Exercise 1.1, Question 9.

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