I Was Wondering If You Could Help Me With Calculus Questions

I Was Wondering If You Could Help Me With Calculus Questions

I Was Wondering If You Could Help Me With Calculus Questions

I was wondering if you could help me with calculus questions. 1. Find the marginal cost for producing x units C=370+2.55 square root x. 2. Marginal Revenue R= -4x^3 + 2x^2+100x 3. Marginal Profit P= -0.0002x^3 + 6x^2 - x - 2000 4. Marginal Profit The profit p (in dollars) from selling x units of a product is given by P = -0.05x^2 + 20x -1000. a) Find the marginal profit when x =100 units b) Find the additional profit when the sales increase from 100 to 101 units c) Compare the results of parts (a) and (b) 5. Find Derivatives g(x) = x sqrt x^2 +1 6. Find Derivatives f(x) + x(1-4x^2)^2 7. Find Derivatives h(x) = [x^2(2x +3)]^3 8. f(x) = x^2(x-7)^6/5 9. h(t)= sqrt 3t + 1 / (1-3t)^2

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Calculus is a fundamental branch of mathematics that deals with the study of change and motion, providing tools to analyze how quantities vary and interrelate. The questions presented encompass key calculus concepts such as derivatives, marginal functions, and applications involving rates of change. This comprehensive analysis aims to solve life and business-related problems through calculus, by calculating derivatives and understanding their implications in practical contexts.

Introduction

The primary goal of this paper is to systematically evaluate each of the calculus problems provided. These problems involve the calculation of derivatives for various functions and their applications in economic scenarios like cost, revenue, and profit analysis. Understanding how to compute derivatives and interpret their economic significance is critical for optimizing functions and making informed decisions in real-world contexts.

Problem 1: Finding the Marginal Cost

Given the cost function C = 370 + 2.55√x, the marginal cost is the derivative of the cost with respect to the number of units x, symbolized as C'(x). To compute this, we rewrite the square root as a power: √x = x^(1/2). Applying the power rule for differentiation and considering the constant term, the derivative becomes:

C'(x) = d/dx [370 + 2.55x^(1/2)] = 0 + 2.55 * (1/2) x^(-1/2) = 1.275 x^(-1/2) = 1.275 / √x.

Hence, the marginal cost function is C'(x) = 1.275 / √x, indicating how the cost changes with a small increase in production units.

Problem 2: Derivative of the Revenue Function

The revenue function R(x) is given indirectly through its marginal R(x) = -4x^3 + 2x^2 + 100x. Since the marginal revenue is already provided as the derivative of R, it describes the rate of change of revenue concerning units sold. If the original revenue function R(x) needs to be recovered, integrating R(x) with respect to x would be necessary. However, for the purpose of analysis, we focus on the marginal revenue.

The fiscal implications of this derivative help determine how additional units sold influence revenue, especially pertinent in profit maximization strategies.

Problem 3: Marginal Profit Function

Similarly, the marginals P(x) = -0.0002x^3 + 6x^2 - x - 2000 grants insight into how profit changes with the number of units. The derivative is given directly, signifying the rate at which profit varies.

Problem 4: Applying Marginal Profit

The profit function P(x) = -0.05x^2 + 20x - 1000 offers a practical application.

  • a) The marginal profit at x=100 units: P'(x) = d/dx (-0.05x^2 + 20x - 1000) = -0.1x + 20. Substituting x=100 yields: P'(100) = -0.1*100 + 20 = 10.
  • b) The additional profit when sales increase from 100 to 101 units can be approximated by the marginal profit at x=100, multiplied by the change in units (which is 1). So, approximate additional profit = P'(100) × 1 = 10 dollars.
  • c) Comparing the two, the marginal profit at 100 units indicates an immediate rate of change, which approximates the actual increase in profit for increasing sales by one unit when the change is small. In this case, both values are approximately equal, confirming the interpretation.

Problem 5: Derivative of g(x) = x √(x^2 + 1)

Function: g(x) = x (x^2 + 1)^{1/2}.

We apply the product rule:

g'(x) = d/dx [x] (x^2 + 1)^{1/2} + x d/dx [(x^2 + 1)^{1/2}].

Calculations:

g'(x) = 1 (x^2 + 1)^{1/2} + x (1/2)(x^2 + 1)^{-1/2} 2x = (x^2 + 1)^{1/2} + x x * (x^2 + 1)^{-1/2} = (x^2 + 1)^{1/2} + x^2 / (x^2 + 1)^{1/2}.

Simplify:

g'(x) = [(x^2 + 1) + x^2] / (x^2 + 1)^{1/2} = (2x^2 + 1) / (x^2 + 1)^{1/2}.

Problem 6: Derivative of f(x) = x(1 - 4x^2)^2

Again, apply the product rule:

f'(x) = d/dx [x] (1 - 4x^2)^2 + x d/dx [(1 - 4x^2)^2].

Compute derivatives:

First part: 1 * (1 - 4x^2)^2.

Second part: x 2(1 - 4x^2) d/dx [1 - 4x^2] = x 2(1 - 4x^2) (-8x) = -16x^2 * (1 - 4x^2).

So,

f'(x) = (1 - 4x^2)^2 - 16x^2(1 - 4x^2).

Problem 7: Derivative of h(x) = [x^2(2x + 3)]^3

Using the chain rule:

h'(x) = 3 [x^2(2x + 3)]^2 * d/dx [x^2(2x + 3)].

Compute the inner derivative:

d/dx [x^2(2x + 3)] = d/dx [2x^3 + 3x^2] = 6x^2 + 6x.

Therefore:

h'(x) = 3 [x^2(2x + 3)]^2 * (6x^2 + 6x).

Problem 8: Derivative of f(x) = x^2 (x - 7)^{6/5}

Apply the product rule:

f'(x) = 2x (x - 7)^{6/5} + x^2 d/dx [(x - 7)^{6/5}].

Derivative of the second part:

(6/5)(x - 7)^{(6/5) - 1} = (6/5)(x - 7)^{1/5}.

Hence:

f'(x) = 2x (x - 7)^{6/5} + x^2 * (6/5)(x - 7)^{1/5}.

Problem 9: Derivative of h(t)= sqrt(3t + 1) / (1 - 3t)^2

Let’s write h(t) as:

h(t) = (3t + 1)^{1/2} * (1 - 3t)^{-2}.

Apply the product rule:

h'(t) = d/dt [(3t + 1)^{1/2}] (1 - 3t)^{-2} + (3t + 1)^{1/2} d/dt [(1 - 3t)^{-2}].

Compute derivatives:

d/dt [(3t + 1)^{1/2}] = (1/2)(3t + 1)^{-1/2} * 3 = (3/2) (3t + 1)^{-1/2}.

d/dt [(1 - 3t)^{-2}] = -2 (1 - 3t)^{-3} * (-3) = 6 (1 - 3t)^{-3}.

Hence:

h'(t) = (3/2)(3t + 1)^{-1/2} (1 - 3t)^{-2} + (3t + 1)^{1/2} 6 (1 - 3t)^{-3}.

Conclusion

This exploration demonstrates the application of differentiation rules—power rule, product rule, chain rule, and derivatives of composite functions—to solve practical calculus problems. Correctly computing derivatives allows for analyzing how various economic functions such as cost, revenue, and profit evolve with production levels. These insights facilitate optimal decision-making and strategic planning in business contexts. Mastery of these techniques is essential for advanced mathematical modeling and economic analysis.

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