Practice Chapter Content - 1.2 | Chapter 8 Application of Calculus | ICSE Class 12 Mathematics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the derivative of f(x) = xΒ²?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Differentiate using the power rule.

Question 2

Easy

Is f(x) = -xΒ² increasing or decreasing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Check the sign of the derivative.

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Question 1

What does it mean if f'(x) > 0?

  • The function is increasing
  • The function is decreasing
  • Cannot determine

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the function behaves as its input grows.

Question 2

Is local minima found where the first derivative is zero and f''(x) > 0?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the role of the second derivative test.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Determine the maximum profit for a company given the profit function P(x) = -5xΒ² + 100x, and find when it occurs.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Differentiate P(x) and set equal to zero.

Question 2

A container is to be made with a square base and open top. The surface area is fixed at 100 mΒ². Find the dimensions of the box that maximize the volume.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Express height in terms of base side length and surface area.

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