Exam 10: Mathematical Modeling and Variation

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Find a mathematical model representing the statement.(Determine the constant of proportionality. ) ​ Z varies jointly as x and y. (z=128 when x=4 and y=8.)( z = 128 \text { when } x = 4 \text { and } y = 8 . )

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The simple interest on an investment is directly proportional to the amount of the investment.By investing $5800 in a municipal bond,you obtained an interest payment of $221.25 after 1 year.Find a mathematical model that gives the interest I for this municipal bond after 1 year in terms of the amount invested P.(Round your answer to three decimal places. ) ​

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The simple interest on an investment is directly proportional to the amount of the investment.By investing $2400 in a certain bond issue,you obtained an interest payment of $111.75 after 1 year.Find a mathematical model that gives the interest I for this bond issue after 1 year in terms of the amount invested P.(Round your answer to three decimal places. ) ​

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The work W (in joules)done when lifting an object varies jointly with the mass m (in kilograms)of the object and the height h (in meters)that the object is lifted.The work done when a 120-kilogram object is lifted 1.8 meters is 2116.8 joules.How much work is done when lifting a 200-kilogram object 1.5 meters? ​

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After determining whether the variation model below is of the form y=kxy = k x or y=kxy = \frac { k } { x } ,find the value of k. x 20 40 60 80 100 y

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Use the given value of k to complete the table for the direct variation model​ y=kx2y = k x ^ { 2 } . ​ Plot the points on a rectangular coordinate system. x 8 10 12 14 16 y=k k=1

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Find a mathematical model representing the statement.(Determine the constant of proportionality. ) ​ Z varies directly as the square of x and inversely as y.(z = 36 when x = 9 and y = 3. ) ​

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Determine whether the variation model is of the form y=kxy = k x or y=kxy = \frac { k } { x } and find k.Then write a model that relates y and x. x 4 8 12 16 20 y 1

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The simple interest on an investment is directly proportional to the amount of the investment.By investing $6000 in a certain certificate of deposit,you obtained an interest payment of $276.00 after 1 year.Determine a mathematical model that gives the interest,I ,for this CD after 1 year in terms of the amount invested,P.

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Use the given value of k to complete the table for the inverse variation model​ y=kx2y = \frac { k } { x ^ { 2 } } Plot the points on a rectangular coordinate system. x 2 4 6 8 10 y= k=2

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A force of f=225f = 225 newtons stretches a spring s=0.15s = 0.15 meter (see figure).  A force of  f = 225  newtons stretches a spring  s = 0.15  meter (see figure).   How far will a force of 60 newtons stretch the spring? What force is required to stretch the spring 0.1 meter? ​ How far will a force of 60 newtons stretch the spring? What force is required to stretch the spring 0.1 meter? ​

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Assume that y is directly proportional to x.Use the given x-value and y-value to find a linear model that relates y and x.​ x=5,y=24x = 5 , y = 24

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After determining whether the variation model below is of the form y=kxy = k x or y=kxy = \frac { k } { x } ,find the value of k. x 154 161 168 175 182 y 66 69 72 75 78

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Assume that y is directly proportional to x.If x = 28 and y = 21,determine a linear model that relates y and x.

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Use the fact that the resistance of a wire carrying an electrical current is directly proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its cross-sectional area. ​ A 10-foot piece of copper wire produces a resistance of 0.2 ohm.Use the constant of proportionality k = 0.000833 to find the diameter of the wire. ​ (Round the answer up to three decimal places. ) ​

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Determine whether the variation model is of the form y=kxy = k x or y=kxy = \frac { k } { x } and find k.Then write a model that relates y and x. x 9 18 27 36 45 y 2 4 6 8 10

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Find a mathematical model representing the statement.(Determine the constant of proportionality. ) ​ Y is inversely proportional to x. (y=7 when x=5.)( y = 7 \text { when } x = 5 . )

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Property tax is based on the assessed value of a property.A house that has an assessed value of $200,000 has a property tax of $4,820.Find a mathematical model that gives the amount of property tax y in terms of the assessed value x of the property.Use the model to find the property tax on a house that has an assessed value of $230,000.(Round your answer to four decimal places. ) ​

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A force of 270 newtons stretches a spring 0.18 meter.What force is required to stretch the spring 0.19 meter? ​

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Determine whether the variation model is of the form y=kxy = k x or y=kxy = \frac { k } { x } and find k.Then write a model that relates y and x. x 5 10 15 20 25 y 26 13

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