For an increasing function, the left Riemann sum is:
- A
Cannot be determined
- B
An overestimate
- Ccheck_circle
An underestimate
- D
Exact
Explanation
For increasing , the left endpoint is the minimum on each subinterval, giving an underestimate.
Approximating Areas with Riemann Sums
AP Calculus AB· difficulty 3/5
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