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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF TAGUIG CITY AND PATEROS
PRESIDENT DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL HIGH SCHOOL
8TH Street, GHQ Village, Barangay Katuparan, Taguig City
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION
BASIC CALCULUS
Instructions: Shade the letter of the correct answer.

1. Using the given table below, what is a reasonable estimate for lim 𝑓(𝑥)?
𝑥→6
X 5 5.9 5.99 5.999 6 6.001 6.01 6.1 7
f(x) 4.37 4.5 4.66 4.68 7.37 4.68 4.7 4.84 4.97

A. 7.37 B. 6 C. 4.68 D. 7
2. If the value of the function 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 − 2 where x=3, what is the limit of the function as x approaches to 3?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
3. If lim (𝑓𝑥 ) = 𝐿, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑓 (𝑎) = 𝐿. Choose the correct answer.
𝑥→𝑎
A. False. If lim 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝐿, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑓(𝑎) = 𝐿, if and only if f(x) is constant function.
𝑥→𝑎
1 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≠ 0
B. False. If 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = { , then lim 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓 (0) = 0 ≠ 1
0 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 = 0 𝑥→0
C. True. Because limits describe behaviors of function near points, it follows that lim 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑓(𝑎).
𝑥→𝑎
D. False. If lim 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝐿, then 𝑓 (𝑎) = 𝐿 if and only if f(x) is a polynomial function.
𝑥→𝑎
4. In evaluating lim 5, which of the following theorems or laws can be applied?
𝑥→1
A. Constant theorem B. Power theorem C. Product theorem D. Quotient theorem
5. Suppose ℎ(𝑡) = 𝑡 2 + 3𝑡 + 1. Find the limit lim ℎ(𝑡).
𝑡→3
A. 15 B. 16 C. 18 D. 19
𝑥 2 −1
6. Evaluate the limit lim √ 𝑥+1
𝑥→2
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
7. Using the laws of limit, evaluate lim(3𝑥 + 2)√𝑥 − 4.
𝑥→4
A. Does not exist B. 3 C. 2 D. 1
8. The changes in the economy of the Philippines, specifically, inflation, have been monitored to follow the function 𝑓 (𝑥) =
2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 4. With this trend, at what percent will the inflation rate after 2 years?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 5.5 D. 6
sin 3𝑥
9. Determine the lim 5 using the graph shown below.
𝑥→0

A. -2 B. -1 C. 0 D. 1
sin 3𝑥
10. Evaluate lim 𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑠.
𝑥→0 𝑥
Left Hand limit Right hand limit
x F(x) x F(x)
-0.999 0.144234 0.999 0.144234
-0.99 0.172477 0.99 0.172477
-0.5 1.994989 0.5 1.994989

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-0.001 2.999995 0.001 2.999995

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
𝑥2 − 1 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≤ 0
11. The function 𝑓(𝑥) = { is discontinued at x=0.What type of discontinuity is the function?
2𝑥 − 3, 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 > 0
A. JUMP B. INFINITE C. REMOVABLE D. NONE OF THESE
𝑥 2 +3𝑥+2
12. For what values of R is 𝑟(𝑥) = discontinues?
𝑥 2 −4
A. X=-2 B. X= -4, 3 C. X=2 X = -2, 2
13. For what values of x is 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 4 − 𝑥 2 continuous?
A. X=2 B. X=4 C. X=6 D. ALL REAL NUMBERS
14. Determine whether or not the function is continuous at the given value of x. 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 at x=16
A. Function is NOT continuous; the limit of the function does not exist.
B. Function is continuous.
C. Function is NOT continuous; function is not defined at the given value.
D. Function is NOT continuous; the limit of the function does not exist and the function is not defined at the given
value.
15. Are the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 3−𝑥 continuous at x=0?
A. No, the function is not continuous at x=0
B. Yes, the function is continuous at x=0
C. No, the function does not exist
D. None of these
𝐴 + 𝑥 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < 2
16. Suppose that 𝑓(𝑥) = { , what is the value of A such that the function f(x) is continuous at the
1 + 𝑥 2 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ 2
point x=2?
A. A=8 B. A=4 C. A=3 D. A=2
17. When do we say that a given function is continuous on a given interval?
A. When a function is defined at every point on an interval with no interruptions, leaps, or breaks.
B. When a function is defined at every point on an interval with interruptions, leaps, or breaks.
C. When a function is not defined at every point on an interval with interruptions, leaps, or breaks.
D. When a function is not defined at every point on an interval with no interruptions, leaps, or breaks.
𝑥 2 −4
18. Determine whether the function is continuous on the given interval. 𝑓(𝑥) = on (1,3)
𝑥 2 +3𝑥+2
A. Yes, the function is continuous on the given interval. The function is undefined at x=-2 and x=-1.
B. Yes, the function is continuous on the given interval. The function is undefined at x=-4 and x=-3.
C. No, the function is not continuous on the given interval. The function is undefined at x=1 and x=3.
D. No, the function is not continuous on the given interval. The function is undefined at x=2 and x=3.
(𝑥+2)(𝑥+1)
19. Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = , what type of discontinuity that the function 𝑓 has at 𝑥 = −1?
𝑥+1
A. The function 𝑓 has a jump discontinuity at 𝑥 = −1.
B. The function 𝑓 has a infinite discontinuity at 𝑥 = −1.
C. The function 𝑓 does not have discontinuity at 𝑥 = −1.
D. The function 𝑓 has a removable discontinuity at 𝑥 = −1.
20. This straight line touches a function at only one point. What is this?
A. Tangent line C. Curve line
B. Secant line D. Straight line
21. What is the equation of a tangent line of 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 1 𝑎𝑡 𝑥 = 4?
A. 2𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 C. 𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 1 = 0
B. b. −2x + y + 1 = 0 D. −𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0
′
22. Based on the definition of a derivative, find 𝑓 (2) of 𝑓(𝑥) = 1 + √𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 6
7
A. 𝑦' = 𝑓'(2) = C. 𝑦' = 𝑓'(−2) = −4
8
−23
B. 𝑦' = 𝑓'(𝑥) = D. 𝑦' = 𝑓'(𝑥) = 1
18
𝑓(𝑥)−𝑓(𝑥0 ) 3𝑥 2 −5𝑥
23. Applying 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = lim get the derivative of 𝑦 = at x = 0.
𝑥→𝑥0 𝑥−𝑥0 𝑥 2 −5𝑥+6
5 5
A. 𝑦' = 𝑓'(0) = − C. 𝑦' = 𝑓'(0) =
6 6
6 6
B. 𝑦' = 𝑓'(𝑥) = − D. 𝑦' = 𝑓'(𝑥) =
5 5
24. Which of the following is TRUE about the slope of the tangent line with respect to derivative?

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B. The slope of the tangent line touches two points of the given curve.
C. The given curve and the tangent line is always in opposite direction.
D. If the given curve is increasing, the slope of the tangent line is always decreasing.
25. All of the following are true about the relationship between differentiability and continuity of a function
EXCEPT ONE.
A. If a function is differentiable at x = c, then it is continuous at x = c. So, differentiability implies
continuity.
B. It is possible for a function to be continuous at x = c and not be differentiable at x = c. So, continuity
does not imply differentiability.
C. All differentiable functions are continuous.
D. All continuous functions are differentiable.
𝑓(2+ℎ)−𝑓(2)
26. When the limit 𝑙𝑖𝑚 fails to exist?
ℎ→0 ℎ
A. When f(x) is not continuous at x=2.
B. When f(x) is not defined at x=2.
C. When f(x) is not differentiable at x=2.
D. None of the Above
27. Applying the derivative of a constant, what is the derivative of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = √16 ?
A. 𝑓′(𝑥) = 16 B. 𝑓′(𝑥) = 4 C. 𝑓′(𝑥) = ±4 D. 𝑓′(𝑥) = 0
28. Find the derivative of the function ℎ(𝑥) = (3𝑥 + 4)5 .
A. ℎ′ (𝑥) = 5(3𝑥 + 4)4 C. ℎ′ (𝑥) = 15(3𝑥 + 4)4
B. ℎ′ (𝑥) = 5(3𝑥 + 4)5 D. ℎ′(𝑥) = 15(3𝑥 + 4)5
29. What is the derivative of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 10𝑥 5 + 4𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 4 − 10 + 5𝑥 − 6𝑥 2 ?
( )
A. 𝑓′ (𝑥) = 50𝑥4 − 8𝑥3 + 12𝑥2 − 12𝑥 + 5 C. 𝑓′ 𝑥 = 50𝑥4 − 8𝑥3 − 12𝑥2 + 12𝑥 + 5
(𝑥)
B. 𝑓′ = −2𝑥4 + 4𝑥3 − 6𝑥2 + 5𝑥 − 10 D. 𝑓 ′(𝑥) = 50𝑥 5 − 8𝑥 4 + 12𝑥 3 − 12𝑥 2 + 5
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30. Find the derivative of the function: 𝑎(𝑥) = − 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑥
𝑥
8 8
A. 𝑎′ (𝑥) = csc2 𝑥 tan 𝑥 − cot 𝑥 sec2 𝑥 − C. 𝑎′(𝑥) = 𝑐𝑠𝑐 𝑥 tan2 𝑥 − cot2 𝑥 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝑥 − 𝑥2
𝑥2
8 8
B. 𝑎′ (𝑥) = csc2 𝑥 tan 𝑥 + cot 𝑥 sec2 𝑥 + D. 𝑎′(𝑥) = csc2 𝑥 tan 𝑥 + cot 𝑥 sec2 𝑥 − 𝑥2
𝑥2
31. Find the derivative of the function: 𝑝(𝑥) = ln 𝑡𝑎𝑛3 3𝑥
−9 sec2 3𝑥 −9 sec 3𝑥
A. 𝑝′ (𝑥) = C. 𝑝′ (𝑥) =
tan 3𝑥 tan 3𝑥
9 sec 3𝑥 9 sec2 3𝑥
B. 𝑝′ (𝑥) = D. 𝑝′(𝑥) =
tan 3𝑥 tan 3𝑥
32. This theorem states that a function f(x) which is found to be continuous over a closed interval [a,b] is
guaranteed to have extreme values in that interval.
A. Maximum Value Theorem C. Extreme Value Theorem
B. Intermediate Value Theorem D. Continuous Value Theorem
33. Compute for the critical point of the equation: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 20 at [-1, 1].
−1 1
A. 𝑥 =
3
B. 𝑥 = −3 C. 𝑥 =
3
D. 𝑥 = 3
34. Mrs. Briones, a Science Teacher, decided to renovate her rectangular garden by using a rock wall on one
side of the garden and wire fencing for the other three sides. If she has only 50 feet of wire fencing, find the
dimension that would give her the maximum area of her garden. What is the maximum area?
A. 312.5 𝑓𝑡 2 B. 300 𝑓𝑡 2 C. 112.5 𝑓𝑡 2 D. 100 𝑓𝑡 2
35. Chain Rule can be illustrated as composite function of f and g. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. (𝑓 ∙ 𝑔)′ (𝑥) = 𝑓′ (𝑥) 𝑔′ (𝑥)
B. (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)′ (𝑥) = 𝑓′ (𝑔(𝑥)) 𝑔′ (𝑥)
C. (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)′ (𝑥) = 𝑔′ (𝑓(𝑥)) 𝑓′ (𝑥)
D. (𝑓 ∙ 𝑔)′ (𝑥) = 𝑓′ (𝑔(𝑥)) 𝑔′ (𝑥)
36. Solve the following using Chain Rule. 𝑦 = (7𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 − 7)7
𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑦
A. = 8𝑥(𝑥2 + 14) B. = 8𝑥2 (𝑥2 + 14) C. = 4𝑥(𝑥2 + 14) D. = 6𝑥2 (𝑥2 + 14)
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥

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𝑑𝑦 2 𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑦 −1 𝑑𝑦 1
A. = B. 𝑑𝑥 = 2√1 − 2𝑥 C. = D. =
𝑑𝑥 √1−2𝑥 𝑑𝑥 √1−2𝑥 𝑑𝑥 √1−2𝑥
38. The sides of an equilateral triangle are increasing at a rate of 10 cm/min. At what rate is the area of the
triangle increasing when the sides are 30 cm long.
A. 150√3 𝑐𝑚2 /𝑚𝑖𝑛 C. 120√3 𝑐𝑚2 /𝑚𝑖𝑛
𝑐𝑚2 𝑐𝑚2
B. 140√3 D. 130√3
𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑖𝑛
39. It is a technique based on chain rule that helps in finding the derivative of y with respect to x without solving
the given equation for y.
A. Implicit Differentiation C. Chain rule
B. Explicit Differentiation D. Differentiation
40. How can you explain, using implicit differentiation, the given the equation 4𝑥 4 + 𝑦 4 = 0 and the graph
below?

𝑑𝑦
A. After getting the first derivative, it shows that 16𝑥 3 + 4𝑦 3 = 0
𝑑𝑥
𝑑𝑦 4𝑥 3
B. Applying implicit differentiation, it yields = .
𝑑𝑥 𝑦3
C. In implicit differentiation, we need to get the first derivative of the equation first, then apply the implicit
differentiation.
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D. Using implicit differentiation, the computed slope of the tangent line is .
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41. Solve the following using implicit differentiation. 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 25
𝑑𝑦 𝑥 𝑑𝑦 2𝑥 𝑑𝑦 𝑥 𝑑𝑦 𝑥
A. =− B. 𝑑𝑥 = − C. = D. =
𝑑𝑥 𝑦 𝑦 𝑑𝑥 𝑦 𝑑𝑥 2𝑦
42. Solve the following using implicit differentiation. 𝑥2 + 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑥 3

𝑑𝑦 3𝑥𝑦2 𝑑𝑦 1−2𝑥−𝑦2
A. = C. =
𝑑𝑥 1−2𝑥−𝑦2 𝑑𝑥 3𝑥𝑦2
𝑑𝑦 1−2𝑥−𝑦3 𝑑𝑦 3𝑥𝑦3
B. = D. =
𝑑𝑥 3𝑥𝑦3 𝑑𝑥 1−2𝑥−𝑦3
43. S olve the following using implicit differentiation. 𝑥 cos 𝑦 + 𝑦 sin 𝑥 − 1 = 0
𝑑𝑦 cos 𝑦+𝑦 cos 𝑥 𝑑𝑦 cos 𝑦−𝑦 cos 𝑥
A. = C. =
𝑑𝑥 𝑥 sin 𝑦−sin 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 𝑥 sin 𝑦+sin 𝑥
𝑑𝑦 cos 𝑥 +𝑦 cos 𝑦 𝑑𝑦 𝑥 sin 𝑦−sin 𝑥
B. = D. =
𝑑𝑥 𝑦 sin 𝑥−sin 𝑦 𝑑𝑥 cos 𝑦+𝑦 cos 𝑥
44. A rock is thrown into a still pond. The circular ripples move outward from the point of impact of the rock so
that the radius of the circle formed by a ripple increases at the rate of 2 ft per minute. Find the rate at which
the area is changing at instant if the radius is 4 ft.
𝑑𝐴 𝑑𝐴
A. = 16 𝑓𝑡/𝑚𝑖𝑛 C. = 25.12 𝑓𝑡/𝑚𝑖𝑛
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
𝑑𝐴 𝑑𝐴
B. = 50.3 𝑓𝑡/𝑚𝑖𝑛 D. = 43.96 𝑓𝑡/𝑚𝑖𝑛
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
45. Gas is escaping from a spherical balloon at the rate of 2 cubic feet per minute. How fast is the surface area
shrinking when the radius of the balloon is 12 ft? Note: [1 cubic feet = 7.5 gallons]
𝑑𝑟 1 𝑑𝑟 1
A. = 𝑓𝑡/𝑚𝑖𝑛 C. = 𝑓𝑡/𝑚𝑖𝑛
𝑑𝑡 2 𝑑𝑡 3
𝑑𝑟 2 𝑑𝑥 4
B. = 𝑓𝑡/𝑚𝑖𝑛 D. = 𝑓𝑡/𝑚𝑖𝑛
𝑑𝑡 3 𝑑𝑡 3

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