Question:

If \(f\) is a differentiable function such that \[ f(1)=8 \] and \[ f'(1)=\frac18. \] If \(f\) is invertible and \(g=f^{-1}\), then

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Remember the inverse function derivative formula: \[ (f^{-1})'(a)=\frac{1}{f'(f^{-1}(a))}. \] First find \(f^{-1}(a)\), then substitute into the derivative of the original function.
Updated On: Jul 29, 2026
  • \(g'(1)=8\)
  • \(g'(1)=\dfrac18\)
  • \(g'(8)=8\)
  • \(g'(8)=\dfrac18\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Concept: If \(g=f^{-1}\), then the derivative of the inverse function is \[ g'(y)=\frac{1}{f'(x)}, \] where \[ y=f(x). \] Equivalently, \[ (f^{-1})'(a) = \frac{1}{f'(f^{-1}(a))}. \]

Step 1: Find \(g(8)\). Given, \[ f(1)=8. \] Since \(g=f^{-1}\), \[ g(8)=1. \]

Step 2: Apply the inverse function derivative formula. \[ g'(8) = \frac{1}{f'(g(8))}. \] Substituting \(g(8)=1\), \[ g'(8) = \frac{1}{f'(1)}. \] Given \[ f'(1)=\frac18, \] therefore \[ g'(8) = \frac{1}{\frac18} = 8. \] Hence, \[ \boxed{g'(8)=8} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Answer = (C)}} \]
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