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The integral
is estimated numerically using three alternative methods namely the rectangular, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules with a common step size. In this context, which one of the following statements is TRUE?
A
Simpson's rule as well as rectangular rule of estimation will give NON-zero error.
B
Simpson's rule, rectangular rule as well as trapezoidal rule of estimation will give NON-zero error.
C
Only the rectangular rule of estimation will give zero error.
D
Only Simpson's rule of estimation will give zero error.

Correct : d

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