Chapter 9: Problem 11
Compare the values of \(d y\) and \(\Delta y\). \(y=0.5 x^{3} \quad x=2 \quad \Delta x=d x=0.1\)
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Chapter 9: Problem 11
Compare the values of \(d y\) and \(\Delta y\). \(y=0.5 x^{3} \quad x=2 \quad \Delta x=d x=0.1\)
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The cost function for a certain model of personal digital assistant (PDA) is given by \(C=13.50 x+45,750\), where \(C\) is measured in dollars and \(x\) is the number of PDAs produced. (a) Find the average cost function \(\bar{C}\). (b) Find \(\bar{C}\) when \(x=100\) and \(x=1000\). (c) Determine the limit of the average cost function as \(x\) approaches infinity. Interpret the limit in the context of the problem.
Let \(x=2\) and complete the table for the function. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline d x=\Delta x & d y & \Delta y & \Delta y-d y & d y / \Delta y \\ \hline 1.000 & & & & \\ \hline 0.500 & & & & \\ \hline 0.100 & & & & \\ \hline 0.010 & & & & \\ \hline 0.001 & & & & \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \(y=\frac{1}{x}\)
Marginal Analysis, use differentials to approximate the change in cost, revenue, or profit corresponding to an increase in sales of one unit. For instance, in Exercise 29, approximate the change in cost as \(x\) increases from 12 units to 13 units. Then use a graphing utility to graph the function, and use the trace feature to verify your result. \(C=0.05 x^{2}+4 x+10 \quad x=12\)
Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Choose a window that allows all relative extrema and points of inflection to be identified on the graph. \(y=\frac{x^{2}}{x^{2}+3}\)
Find the differential \(d y\). \(y=(4 x-1)^{3}\)
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