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Mathematics for Data Science II · End Term · 31 Aug 2025 · May 2025 term · Set QDF3

Question 21: What can be concluded by the Hessian test for T at its c…

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Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

What can be concluded by the Hessian test for T at its critical point in Int( D )?

  1. A

    The critical point is a local minimum.

  2. B

    The critical point is a local maximum.

  3. C

    The critical point is a saddle point.

  4. D

    The Hessian test is inconclusive.

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  • C

    The critical point is a saddle point.

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Question 21 of 26 in the IIT Madras BS Mathematics for Data Science II (Maths 2) End Term paper sat on 31 Aug 2025, in the May 2025 term (IIT M FOUNDATION AN EXAM QDF3 31 Aug 2025). It carries 1 mark.

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