SH1657

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Applications of Differentiation

Directions: Read the selection carefully. Write your answers and complete solutions on a separate
sheet of paper. (4 items x 5 points)

A box without a top will be manufactured from a 30-inch-by-30-inch piece of cardboard by cutting
and folding, as shown in the figure.

1. Construct a function 𝑣(ℎ) for the volume of the box. Note that 30 − 2ℎ > 0.
2. Find the critical value/s of 𝑣(ℎ).
3. Perform second derivative test; and if necessary, first derivative test on 𝑣 to determine the
value of ℎ that will maximize 𝑣 over its domain.
4. What is the maximum volume of the box?

Rubric for checking:

Criteria Points
Complete solution with correct answer 5
Last two major steps of the solution are incorrect 4
Half of the solution is correct 3
First two major steps of the solution are correct 2
First major step of the solution is correct 1

09 Performance Task 1 *Property of STI

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