Business Calculus Math 1325 Homework 5 By Team _______

Business Calculus Math 1325 Homework 5 by Team: _______ We, the undersigned

Business Calculus Math 1325 Homework 5 by Team: _______. We, the undersigned, affirm that each of us participated fully and equally in the completion of this assignment and that the work contained herein is original. We acknowledge that sanctions will be imposed jointly if any part of this work violates the Student Code of Conduct, the Code of Academic Integrity, or the policies established for this course. Signature lines are included for team members.

All work must be explained in complete sentences. If using a blank Excel sheet, show the first five rows, including titles, and the last three rows. Show equations as typed in Excel. Graphs must be labeled, trimmed to show pertinent detail, and all indicators used with macros must be demonstrated.

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This assignment encompasses multiple components in business calculus, ranging from integral approximations to graphical analysis of functions pertinent to economics and probability. The tasks involve creating and analyzing functions through Excel, evaluating integrals, estimating areas, and interpreting their implications within real-world contexts such as profit maximization, probability density functions, and consumer surplus.

Question 1: Computing the Integral of a Given Function

The first task requires constructing an Excel model to compute an integral for a specified function f(x). The function is given as f(x) = x² - 2x + 1, within the interval [-5, 5]. Using Excel, the calculation of the area under the curve provides insights into the integral's value, which is geometrically interpreted as the area between the graph of f(x) and the x-axis over the specified interval. The integral's value can be estimated by summing the areas of small rectangles under the curve or using the built-in integral approximations.

Based on the computed area, we can analyze whether the area is symmetrical or skewed, positive or negative, as these characteristics relate to the function's behavior relative to the x-axis. The integral's magnitude and sign will inform whether the total net area is positive or negative, which has implications for probability density functions. Specifically, if the total area under the curve over the interval [-5, 5] equals 1, then f(x) could be a probability density function (pdf).

Given the form of f(x) = x² - 2x + 1, which simplifies to (x - 1)², a parabola opening upward with its vertex at x = 1, the area calculation indicates the total area under the parabola over the specified interval. Since this function is non-negative and resembles a parabola with a minimum at x=1, the total area from -5 to 5 can be computed directly or approximated digitally via Excel. If the total area exceeds 1, f(x) is unlikely to be a pdf; if it equals 1, it might be a candidate. Justification involves calculating the definite integral and comparing it to 1.

Question 2: Approximating Area Using Midpoint Sums

Using the Midpoint Sums.xls template, the assignment asks to estimate the integral of a function over the interval [0, 2] for different numbers of subintervals n = 5, 10, 100, and 500. The midpoint sum method involves partitioning the interval into n subintervals, calculating the midpoint of each, evaluating f at these midpoints, and summing the product of these function values with the width of subintervals.

By plotting the sum for each n and observing the convergence, one can estimate the exact value of the integral. Typically, as n increases, the midpoint sum approaches the true value of the integral due to the decreasing width of the subintervals. Using the computed results, an educated guess can be made for the exact integral based on the pattern of approximation values as n increases.

Question 3: Numerical Integration Techniques

This section involves evaluating certain integrals by methods explained in Example 2 from the e-text, which presumably covers techniques like substitution or Simpson's rule, and comparing these to the answers obtained via Excel's Integrating.xls.

Specifically, the task may involve integrals such as ∫ e^x dx or similar, requiring either symbolic or numerical methods. Numerical approaches in Excel or dedicated add-ins are used to approximate the integrals, and the results are validated against analytical solutions where possible.

Question 4: Graphing and Evaluating Parameterized Integrals

Using Integrating.xlsm, the focus shifts to varying the parameter t in a function (possibly an exponential decay or rise function), evaluating the integral for different t values such as t=1, 5, 10, 20, and 100. Setting t as a constant, the macro plots the function and computes the integral, illustrating how the value of the integral evolves as t increases.

The expected outcome is that as t increases, the integral's value either stabilizes, diminishes, or grows, depending on the function's form. For instance, if the function involves exponential decay, larger t values may lead to smaller integrals, reflecting a diminishing total area under the curve over the interval.

Question 5: Revenue, Consumer Surplus, and Lost Revenue Analysis

The demand function D(q) provides the quantity demanded at price p. Using Graphing.xls, the graph of D(q) is plotted to estimate maximum revenue, which is the product p*q where p is the price at which quantity demanded D(q) is sold.

Employing Integrating.xls, the total revenue can be calculated by integrating the demand function over the relevant quantity range, approximating the area under the demand curve multiplied by price. This encapsulates the total potential revenue achievable. Assuming certain values for q (e.g., from q=0 up to the maximum demand), the total revenue is computed, and further analysis determines consumer surplus—the difference between what consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay—by calculating the area above the market price but below the demand curve.

Additionally, the lost revenue from unsold units is assessed by analyzing the difference between potential maximum revenue at the highest demand point and actual revenue. These calculations involve interpreting the demand function, constructing the relevant integrals, and analyzing the economic implications of the calculated areas.

Conclusion

This multifaceted assignment demonstrates practical applications of integral calculus, graphing, and economic interpretation within business calculus. Accurate construction of Excel models, careful graphical analysis, and understanding of economic concepts such as consumer surplus and revenue maximization are essential. Through these steps, students can deepen their understanding of how mathematical techniques underpin economic analysis and decision-making.

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