5.1 - Types of Problems
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Practice Questions
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What is optimization in calculus?
💡 Hint: Think about 'best outcomes'.
Name one type of optimization problem.
💡 Hint: What kinds of problems can you think of involving size or money?
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What does optimization in calculus aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Look for the purpose of optimization.
True or False: The second derivative test can determine local maxima and minima.
💡 Hint: Think about what the second derivative indicates about a function's shape.
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A box with a square base is to be constructed with a surface area of 600 cm². What dimensions will maximize the volume of the box?
💡 Hint: Use the volume formula V = x²h and set up equations from the surface area.
A company predicts its revenue from sales can be modeled by R(x) = 500x - x², where x is the number of units sold. Determine the number of units sold for maximum revenue.
💡 Hint: Find the vertex of the quadratic function using x = -b/2a.
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