Exam 4: Applications of the Derivative

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Find the absolute maximum value and the absolute minimum value, if any, of the given function. ​ Find the absolute maximum value and the absolute minimum value, if any, of the given function. ​   on   ​ on Find the absolute maximum value and the absolute minimum value, if any, of the given function. ​   on   ​

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Find the horizontal and vertical asymptotes of the graph of the function. ​ Find the horizontal and vertical asymptotes of the graph of the function. ​   ​

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Find the relative maxima and relative minima, if any, of the function. ​ Find the relative maxima and relative minima, if any, of the function. ​   ​

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Find the relative extrema, if any, of the function. Use the second derivative test, if applicable. ​ Find the relative extrema, if any, of the function. Use the second derivative test, if applicable. ​   ​

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In the diagram, S represents the position of a power relay station located on a straight coast, and E shows the location of a marine biology experimental station on an island. A cable is to be laid connecting the relay station with the experimental station. ​ In the diagram, S represents the position of a power relay station located on a straight coast, and E shows the location of a marine biology experimental station on an island. A cable is to be laid connecting the relay station with the experimental station. ​   ​ If the cost of running the cable on land is $2.00/running foot and the cost of running the cable under water is $5.20/running foot, locate the point P that will result in a minimum cost (solve for x). ​ ​ If the cost of running the cable on land is $2.00/running foot and the cost of running the cable under water is $5.20/running foot, locate the point P that will result in a minimum cost (solve for x). ​

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Determine where the function is concave upward and where it is concave downward. ​ Determine where the function is concave upward and where it is concave downward. ​   ​

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The owner of the Rancho Los Feliz has 3,200 yd of fencing material with which to enclose a rectangular piece of grazing land along the straight portion of a river. If fencing is not required along the river, what are the dimensions of the largest area that he can enclose? What is this area? ​

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Find the graph of the derivative of the function. ​ Find the graph of the derivative of the function. ​   ​

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By cutting away identical squares from each corner of a rectangular piece of cardboard and folding up the resulting flaps, an open box may be made. If the cardboard is 8 in. long and 3 in. wide, find the dimensions of the box that will yield the maximum volume. ​

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Select the graph of the function using the curve-sketching guide. ​ Select the graph of the function using the curve-sketching guide. ​   ​

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Determine where the function is concave downward. ​ Determine where the function is concave downward. ​   ​

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The total annual revenue R of the Miramar Resorts Hotel is related to the amount of money x the hotel spends on advertising its services by the function ​ The total annual revenue R of the Miramar Resorts Hotel is related to the amount of money x the hotel spends on advertising its services by the function ​   where both R and x are measured in thousands of dollars. ​Use this function to: ​1) Find the interval where the graph of R is concave upward and the interval where the graph of R is concave downward. 2) Find the inflection point of R. 3) Determine if it would it be more beneficial for the hotel to increase its advertising budget slightly when the budget is $240,000 or when it is $260,000. where both R and x are measured in thousands of dollars. ​Use this function to: ​1) Find the interval where the graph of R is concave upward and the interval where the graph of R is concave downward. 2) Find the inflection point of R. 3) Determine if it would it be more beneficial for the hotel to increase its advertising budget slightly when the budget is $240,000 or when it is $260,000.

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You are given the graph of some function f defined on the indicated interval. Find the absolute maximum and the absolute minimum of f, if they exist. ​ You are given the graph of some function f defined on the indicated interval. Find the absolute maximum and the absolute minimum of f, if they exist. ​   ​ F defined on   ​ ​ F defined on You are given the graph of some function f defined on the indicated interval. Find the absolute maximum and the absolute minimum of f, if they exist. ​   ​ F defined on   ​

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Show that the function Show that the function   is concave upward wherever it is defined. ​ is concave upward wherever it is defined. ​

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Find the relative extrema, if any, of the function. Use the second derivative test, if applicable. ​ Find the relative extrema, if any, of the function. Use the second derivative test, if applicable. ​   ​

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You are given the graph of a function Determine the intervals where f is concave downward. ​ You are given the graph of a function Determine the intervals where f is concave downward. ​   ​

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Determine where the function is concave downward. ​ Determine where the function is concave downward. ​   ​

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Find the relative extrema, if any, of the function. Use the second derivative test, if applicable. ​ Find the relative extrema, if any, of the function. Use the second derivative test, if applicable. ​   ​

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The quantity demanded each month of the Sicard wristwatch is related to the unit price by the equation The quantity demanded each month of the Sicard wristwatch is related to the unit price by the equation     , where   is measured in dollars and   is measured in units of a thousand. To yield a maximum revenue, how many watches must be sold? ​  __________ The quantity demanded each month of the Sicard wristwatch is related to the unit price by the equation     , where   is measured in dollars and   is measured in units of a thousand. To yield a maximum revenue, how many watches must be sold? ​  __________ , where The quantity demanded each month of the Sicard wristwatch is related to the unit price by the equation     , where   is measured in dollars and   is measured in units of a thousand. To yield a maximum revenue, how many watches must be sold? ​  __________ is measured in dollars and The quantity demanded each month of the Sicard wristwatch is related to the unit price by the equation     , where   is measured in dollars and   is measured in units of a thousand. To yield a maximum revenue, how many watches must be sold? ​  __________ is measured in units of a thousand. To yield a maximum revenue, how many watches must be sold? ​The quantity demanded each month of the Sicard wristwatch is related to the unit price by the equation     , where   is measured in dollars and   is measured in units of a thousand. To yield a maximum revenue, how many watches must be sold? ​  __________ __________

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A division of Chapman Corporation manufactures a pager. The weekly fixed cost for the division is $20,000, and the variable cost for producing A division of Chapman Corporation manufactures a pager. The weekly fixed cost for the division is $20,000, and the variable cost for producing   pagers/week is   dollars. The company realizes a revenue of     dollars from the sale of   pagers/week. Find the level of production that will yield a maximum profit for the manufacturer. pagers/week is A division of Chapman Corporation manufactures a pager. The weekly fixed cost for the division is $20,000, and the variable cost for producing   pagers/week is   dollars. The company realizes a revenue of     dollars from the sale of   pagers/week. Find the level of production that will yield a maximum profit for the manufacturer. dollars. The company realizes a revenue of A division of Chapman Corporation manufactures a pager. The weekly fixed cost for the division is $20,000, and the variable cost for producing   pagers/week is   dollars. The company realizes a revenue of     dollars from the sale of   pagers/week. Find the level of production that will yield a maximum profit for the manufacturer. A division of Chapman Corporation manufactures a pager. The weekly fixed cost for the division is $20,000, and the variable cost for producing   pagers/week is   dollars. The company realizes a revenue of     dollars from the sale of   pagers/week. Find the level of production that will yield a maximum profit for the manufacturer. dollars from the sale of A division of Chapman Corporation manufactures a pager. The weekly fixed cost for the division is $20,000, and the variable cost for producing   pagers/week is   dollars. The company realizes a revenue of     dollars from the sale of   pagers/week. Find the level of production that will yield a maximum profit for the manufacturer. pagers/week. Find the level of production that will yield a maximum profit for the manufacturer.

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