Question

What is the saddle point?

(a) Point where function has maximum value

(b) Point where function has minimum value

(c) Point where function has zero value

(d) Point where function neither have maximum value nor minimum value

This question was addressed to me during an online exam.

My question is based upon Maxima and Minima of Two Variables in division Maxima and Minima of Engineering Mathematics

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) Point where function neither have maximum value nor minimum value

For explanation: Saddle point is a point where function have neither maximum nor minimum value.