If the derivative of a function $f$ is given by $f'(x) = (x - a)^{2m} (x - b)^{2n + 1}$,where $m$ and $n$ are positive integers and $a > b$,then which of the following is true?

  • A
    $x = a$ gives neither a maximum nor a minimum.
  • B
    $x = a$ gives a maximum.
  • C
    $x = b$ gives neither a maximum nor a minimum.
  • D
    None of these.

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