For an increasing function, the right Riemann sum is:
- A
An underestimate
- Bcheck_circle
An overestimate
- C
Cannot be determined
- D
Exact
Explanation
The right endpoint gives the maximum on each subinterval for increasing , so the sum overestimates.
Approximating Areas with Riemann Sums
AP Calculus AB· difficulty 3/5
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