Chapter 12: Problem 12
Determine whether the improper integral diverges or converges. Evaluate the integral if it converges. $$ \int_{1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{\sqrt[3]{x}} d x $$
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Chapter 12: Problem 12
Determine whether the improper integral diverges or converges. Evaluate the integral if it converges. $$ \int_{1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{\sqrt[3]{x}} d x $$
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Use a program similar to the Simpson's Rule program on page 906 to approximate the integral. Use \(n=100\). $$ \int_{1}^{4} x \sqrt{x+4} d x $$
Profit The net profits \(P\) (in billions of dollars per year) for The Hershey Company from 2002 through 2005 can be modeled by \(P=\sqrt{0.00645 t^{2}+0.1673}, \quad 2 \leq t \leq 5\) where \(t\) is time in years, with \(t=2\) corresponding to 2002 . Find the average net profit over that time period. (Source: The Hershey Co.)
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