Ratios of integrals and its derivatives

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The discussion focuses on the mathematical analysis of the ratio of an integral to its derivative, specifically examining the expression f(t)/F(t) * Int{from 0 to t} f(x)dx/F(t). Participants highlight the need for clarity in the formulation and suggest that for continuous and positive functions, the maximum value M of f(t) on a compact interval [0, t] can be utilized to evaluate the ratio. The conversation emphasizes the importance of precise notation and the implications of continuity in deriving conclusions about the ratio being less than one.

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Hi guys, I've been trying to figure out if this ratio is less than 1, can anyone help me? it involves the ratio of an integral over its derivative, times the ratio of a function over its cumulative function. So I get something like f(t)/F(t) * Int{from 0 to t} f(x)dx/F(t).
are there any rules on these ratios that may help me prove this is less than one for continuous and positive functions? Thanks!
 
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Assuming that f(t) is the derivative of F(t), there seems to be an inconsistency between what you write in words and what you write in formulas. But if you want to make any estimate at all, what you could use is that on a compact interval, like [0, t] (t in R), the positive continuous function f(t) takes a maximum M.
 
Thanks, and yes, I noted there is a typo (sorry about that). It should actually read f(t)/F(t) * Int{o,t}F(x)dx/F(t).
 

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