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Let $f\in C([0,1])$ and $K\subset C([0,1])$ be the set of constant functions on $[0,1]$. Let $\|u\|=\sup\{|u(x)|:\ x\in [0,1]\}$. Define $F:C([0,1])\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ by $F(g)=\|f-g\|$

Consider the problem of minimize $F$ in $K$ and let $c\in K$ be the minimum.

1 - Is it possible to characterize $c$ in terms of $f$.

2 - Is it possible to characterize $F(c)$.

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    The solution isn't simply $c=\frac{\sup\{f\}+\inf\{f\}}{2}\ ?$ Am I missing something?2012-12-20

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Hint: Yes, it is possible. Just think of it, the difference between a constant $c$ and $f$ is given by $ \|f - c\| = \max\{ |c - \max f|, |c - \min f|\} $ Why? Now for which $c$ is this minimal? Think of balancing both terms ...