Far Eastern University

Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts

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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 4 (FA4)

Instructions:

• Write your answers on the table provided on the assessment.

• Show the complete solution on the space provided after each question.
• Questions requiring numerical computations and answers must be supported by fully-illustrated solutions
in order to get credit. Thus, final answer without correct solution is considered wrong.
• Solutions must be correct to get full credit. Wrong solution with correct final answer is wrong, 50% will be
given for correct solution but wrong final answer.
• Solutions must be presented in an orderly manner, based on the order of questions, to ensure proper
assessment. Solutions must be hand written and erasures must be avoided.
• Scan or take a picture of your accomplished assessment and save in pdf format
• Submit your formative assessment on: Day of Class, WEEK 7, up to 10:00 PM

Submissions through Canvas

• Submit the scanned document (in pdf format) in the thread created for the said assessment in the
Assignment tab in Canvas
• You can view your grade for the assessment in the Grades tab in Canvas, a few days after the submission
date

Important

• Scan or take a picture of your assignments and save in pdf format

• Only files in pdf format will be allowed for submission
• Submissions not complying with any of the requirements will not be accepted
• Deadline for submission is to be strictly observed (late submissions will not be accepted)
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FA 4: 2 pts each
NAME: _____________________________________ Subj & Sec:______________ Date/Time:________________

TOPIC: General Application of Derivatives

Question Answer
1. A closed cylindrical can is to have a volume of 150 𝑐𝑚# and a
minimum total surface area. Find the base radius 𝑅 and the
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altitude 𝐻 of the can.

2. A closed rectangular box whose length is double its width has a total surface area of 400 𝑐𝑚& . Find the
dimensions of the box with maximum volume.
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3. The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 24 cm. What is the maximum area possible?

4. A 5m ladder leans against a vertical wall. If the top starts sliding downward at the rate of 4.30 ft/sec, find how
fast the lower end moves when it is 3m from the wall.