If we have objective function involving n variables:
U = f(X1,. X2. X3 ..... Xn) subject to ϕ(X1. X2. X3 ..... Xn) = 0. The second order condition for extremum to be
(A) For maximum \(|\overline{H}_2|<0.|\overline{H}_3|<0....\)
(B) For maximum \(|\overline{H}_2|>0.|\overline{H}_3|<0....\)
(C) For maximum \(|\overline{H}_2|<0.|\overline{H}_3|>0....\)
(D) For minimum \(|\overline{H}_2|<0.|\overline{H}_3|<0....\)
(E) For minimum \(|\overline{H}_2|>0.|\overline{H}_3|>0....\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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(A) and (D) only
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(B) and (D) only
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(C) and (E) only
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(B) and (E) only