Practice Example - 5.2 | Chapter 8 Application of Calculus | ICSE Class 12 Mathematics
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Question 1

Easy

Define an increasing function.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the function behaves as x increases.

Question 2

Easy

What does it mean for a function to be decreasing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Imagine the slope of the function.

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Question 1

A function is increasing on an interval if:

  • f'(x) > 0
  • f'(x) < 0
  • f'(x) = 0

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the direction of the graph.

Question 2

Maxima occur where:

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the first derivative test.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A farmer wants to fence a rectangular area of 500 mΒ² using only 200 m of fencing. What dimensions will maximize the area?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Set up an equation with area and perimeter constraints.

Question 2

For the function f(x) = x^4 - 12x^2 + 36, determine the global maximum and minimum on [-3, 3].

πŸ’‘ Hint: Check both endpoints and critical points around the interval.

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