Chapter 3: Q. 3 (page 171)
In problems 3-6, use the figure to solve each inequality.

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Chapter 3: Q. 3 (page 171)
In problems 3-6, use the figure to solve each inequality.

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Raisins The following data represent the weight (in grams) of a box of raisins and the number of raisins in the box.

(a) Draw a scatter diagram of the data treating weight as the independent variable.
(b) What type of relation appears to exist between the weight of a box of raisins and the number of raisins?
(c) Select two points and find a linear model that contains the points.
(d) Graph the line on the scatter diagram drawn in part (b).
(e) Use the linear model to predict the number of raisins in a box that weighs 42.5 grams.
(f) Interpret the slope of the line found in part (c).
The price p (in dollars) and the quantity x sold of a certain product obey the demand equation .
(a) Find a model that expresses the revenue R as a function of x.
(b) What is the revenue if 400 units are sold?
(c) What quantity x maximizes revenue? What is the maximum revenue?
(d) What price should the company charge to maximize revenue?
Calculus: Simpson’s Rule The figure shows the graph of . Suppose that the points localid="1647353664782" are on the graph. It can be shown that the area enclosed by the parabola, the localid="1647353732361" -axis, and the lineslocalid="1647353669382" is Area localid="1647353674576" Show that this area may also be given by Area localid="1647353678398"

Can a quadratic function have a range of ? Justify your answer.
Approximate the local maximum values and local minimum values of on . Determine where the function is increasing and where it is decreasing.
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