GENERAL

MATHEMATICS
Pablo B. Matel
 Rational Function

A rational function, r(x) is function of the form

𝑝(𝑥)
𝑟 𝑥 = where 𝑝 𝑥 and 𝑞(𝑥) are polynomial
𝑞(𝑥)

functions and 𝑞(𝑥) ≠ 0. The domain of r(x) is a

set of real numbers such that 𝑞(𝑥) is not zero.

𝑥 2 −3𝑥+1 𝑥 2 −1
Examples : f(x) = r(x) =
𝑥2 − 4 𝑥+1
General Mathematics Week 2 MELC 5 Representing Real-life Situations using Rational Functions
 Example 1
The Local Government Unit allotted a budget of ₱100,000 for the
feeding program in the Day Care Center. The amount will be divided
equally to all the pupils in the Day Care Center. Write an equation
showing the relationship of the allotted amount per pupil presented
by f (x) versus the total number of children represented by x.
Number of children 10 20 50 100 200
Allotted amount per child ₱10,000 ₱5,000 ₱2,000 ₱1,000 ₱500

𝟏𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎
Equation: f(x) =
𝒙
General Mathematics Week 2 MELC 5 Representing Real-life Situations using Rational Functions
 Example 2
Using problem #1, suppose a benefactor wants to supplement the
budget allotted for each for each child by donating additional ₱650
per child. If h(x) represents the new amount allotted per child,
construct a function representing the relationship.
Number of
children
10 20 50 100 200
Allotted amount ₱10,000 ₱5,000 + ₱2,000 ₱1,000 ₱500
per child + ₱650 ₱650 + ₱650 + ₱650 + ₱650

𝟏𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎
Equation: h(x) = + 650
𝒙
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 Group 1 and 3
A car is to travel a distance of 70 kilometers. Express the velocity

(v) as a function of travel time (t) in hours.

Time (hours) 1 2 3 5 10
Velocity (km/hr) 70 35 23.33 14 7

Equation: _______

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 Group 2 and 4
Jamie, Pria and Paul can paint a room together in 2 hours. If
Pria does the job alone she can paint the room in 5 hours. If
Paul works alone, he can paint the room in 6 hours.

Equation: __________
 Solve
A videoke machine rental charges a
Php 500 for the first 5 hours, then
Php 50 additional for every exceeding
hour. What is the amount to be paid
if it was rented for 9 hours?
 QUIZ
Answer the following problem.
During the first quarter of the school year the officers-elect of the
Supreme Student Organization decide to divide their budget
evenly to the different committees. If their budget is ₱35,000
construct a function M which would give the amount of money
each of the n number of committees would receive.

Number of committees 2 4 6 8 10
Amount allocated for each committee

General Mathematics Week 2 MELC 5 Representing Real-life Situations using Rational Functions
 Answer

Number of committees 2 4 5 8

Amount allocated for each committee ₱17,500 ₱8,750 ₱7,000 ₱4,375

𝟑𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎
Equation: M(n) =
𝒏

General Mathematics Week 2 MELC 5 Representing Real-life Situations using Rational Functions
 Assignment:
Ethan takes 45 minutes and Jake takes 60
minutes for the newspaper (Watershed)
distribution in their assigned area. Express
the rate of work done by two men.
 Thank You
&
Happy Learning!
General Mathematics Week 2 MELC 5 Representing Real-life Situations using Rational Functions