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Let f be the function given by the for all x > 0. The derivative of f is given by .

1. Find .

Part D

The response can earn up to 1 point:

1 point: for the correct answer

or Does Not Exist

0 1

The response earns the following point:

1 point: for the correct answer

or Does Not Exist

Let f be the function given by f(x)=ln|x /1+x2|

2. Find the range of f

Part D

2 points are earned for the answer

1 point deducted for error

max is

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0 1 2

The student response earns two of the following points:

2 points are earned for the answer

1 point deducted for error

max is

Let F be the function defined by f(x) = 2xe−x for all real numbers x.

3. Write an equation of the horizontal asymptote for the graph of F.

Part A

1 point is earned for the correct equation

0 1

The student response earns all of the following points:

1 point is earned for the correct equation

Let f be a twice-differentiable function such that f(2)=5 and f(5)=2. Let g be the function given by g(x)=f(f(x)).

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4. Let h(x)=f(x)-x. Explain why there must be a value r for 2<r<5 such that h(r)=0.

Part D

1 point is earned for h(2) and h(5)

1 point is earned for conclusion, using IVT

Let h(x)=f(x)-x. h(2)=f(2)-2=5-2=3 h(5)=f(5)-5=2-5=-3 Since h(2)>0>h(5), the Intermediate Value Theorem guarantees
that there is a value r, with 2<r<5, such that h(r)=0.

0 1 2

The student response earns all of the following points:

1 point is earned for h(2) and h(5)

1 point is earned for conclusion, using IVT

Let h(x)=f(x)-x.

h(2)=f(2)-2=5-2=3

h(5)=f(5)-5=2-5=-3

Since h(2)>0>h(5), the Intermediate Value Theorem guarantees that there is a value r, with 2<r<5, such that h(r)=0.

Let g(x) = xe-x + be-x, where b is a positive constant.

5. Find g(x).

Part A

1 point is earned for the answer

g(x) = 0

0 1

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The student response earns all of the following points:

1 point is earned for the answer

g(x) = 0

6. NO CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED FOR THIS QUESTION.

Show all of your work, even though the question may not explicitly remind you to do so. Clearly label any
functions, graphs, tables, or other objects that you use. Justifications require that you give mathematical reasons,
and that you verify the needed conditions under which relevant theorems, properties, definitions, or tests are
applied. Your work will be scored on the correctness and completeness of your methods as well as your answers.
Answers without supporting work will usually not receive credit.

Unless otherwise specified, answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be simplified. If your answer is given as a
decimal approximation, it should be correct to three places after the decimal point.

Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function is assumed to be the set of all real numbers for which
is a real number.

Let be the function defined above, where is a constant.

(a) For what value of , if any, is continuous at ? Justify your answer.

(b) What type of discontinuity does have at ? Give a reason for your answer.

(c) Find all horizontal asymptotes to the graph of . Show the work that leads to your answer.

Part A

At most 2 out of 3 points if mathematical notation for limits is missing or incorrect.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2 3

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The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

justification equating limit with

Solution:

is continuous at if

Part B

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The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

and

answer

Solution:

Because and has a removable discontinuity at

Part C

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At most 1 out of 2 points if both correct asymptotes are listed without reference to limits OR if one correct asymptote is
listed without any incorrect asymptotes and/or reference to limits.

Students do not have to show the factorization to earn the second point.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples to score the response.

0 1 2

The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

Solution:

The graph of has horizontal asymptotes at and

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7. NO CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED FOR THIS QUESTION.

Show all of your work, even though the question may not explicitly remind you to do so. Clearly label any
functions, graphs, tables, or other objects that you use. Justifications require that you give mathematical reasons,
and that you verify the needed conditions under which relevant theorems, properties, definitions, or tests are
applied. Your work will be scored on the correctness and completeness of your methods as well as your answers.
Answers without supporting work will usually not receive credit.

Unless otherwise specified, answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be simplified. If your answer is given as a
decimal approximation, it should be correct to three places after the decimal point.

Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function is assumed to be the set of all real numbers for which
is a real number.

Let be the function defined above, where is a constant.

(a) For what value of , if any, is continuous at ? Justify your answer.

(b) What type of discontinuity does have at ? Give a reason for your answer.

(c) Find all horizontal asymptotes to the graph of . Show the work that leads to your answer.

Part A

At most 2 out of 3 points if mathematical notation for limits is missing or incorrect.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

justification

Solution:

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is continuous at if

Part B

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he student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

answer

Solution:

because the numerator approaches 1, while the denominator approaches 0 from the right.

Therefore, has a discontinuity due to a vertical asymptote at

Part C

At most 1 out of 2 points if both correct asymptotes are listed without reference to limits OR if one correct asymptote is
listed without any incorrect asymptotes and/or reference to limits.

Students do not have to show the factorization to earn the second point.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples to score the response.

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The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

Solution:

because

The graph of has horizontal asymptotes at and

Let f be the function given by f(x) = 2xe2x .

8. Find and .

Part A

1 point is earned for 0 as x → −∞

1 point is earned for ∞ or DNE as x → ∞

or DNE

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0 1 2

The student response earns two of the following points:

1 point is earned for 0 as x → −∞

1 point is earned for ∞ or DNE as x → ∞

or DNE

Let f be the function given by .

9. Write an equation for each horizontal asymptote of the graph of f.

Part C

1 point is earned for the correct equation

1 point is earned for the correct equation

0 1 2

The student response earns two of the following points:

1 point is earned for the correct equation

1 point is earned for the correct equation

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Let f be the function defined by

10. Is f continuous at x = 3? Explain why or why not.

Part A

1 point is earned for answering "yes" and equating the values of the left- and right-hand limits

1 point is earned for the correct explanation involving limits

f is continuous at x = 3 because

Therefore,

0 1 2

The student response earns two of the following points:

1 point is earned for answering "yes" and equating the values of the left- and right-hand limits

1 point is earned for the correct explanation involving limits

f is continuous at x = 3 because

Therefore,

A car travels on a straight track. During the time interval 0 ≤ t ≤ 60 seconds, the car’s velocity v, measured in feet per
second, and acceleration a, measured in feet per second per second, are continuous functions. The table above shows
selected values of these functions.

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11. For 0<t<60, must there be a time t when v(t)=-5? Justify your answer.

Part C

1 point is earned v(35)<-5<v(50)

1 point is earned for Yes; refers to IVT or hypotheses

Yes. Since v(35)=-10<-5<0=v(50), the IVT guarantees a t in (35, 50) so that v(t)=-5.

0 1 2

The student response earns all of the following points:

1 point is earned v(35)<-5<v(50)

1 point is earned for Yes; refers to IVT or hypotheses

Yes. Since v(35)=-10<-5<0=v(50), the IVT guarantees a t in (35, 50) so that v(t)=-5.

Let f be the function that is given by f(x) = ax + b / x2− c and that has the following properties.

(i) The graph of f is symmetric with respect to the y-axis.

(ii)

(iii) f′(1)=−2

12. Write an equation for each vertical and each horizontal asymptote of the graph of f.

Part B

1 point is earned for two vertical asymptote

1 point is earned for horizontal asymptote

Note: 1/2 points given if aymptotes are switched

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0 1 2

The student response earns two of the following points:

1 point is earned for two vertical asymptote

1 point is earned for horizontal asymptote

Note: 1/2 points given if aymptotes are switched

13. Sketch the graph of f in the xy-plane provided below.

Part C

1 point is earned if symmetry agrees with their (a)

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1 point is earned if asymptotes agrees with (b), (ii) verticals 2 sided

1 point is earned if shape agrees with (a), (iii), y-int

0 1 2 3

The student response earns three of the following points:

1 point is earned if symmetry agrees with their (a)

1 point is earned if asymptotes agrees with (b), (ii) verticals 2 sided

1 point is earned if shape agrees with (a), (iii), y-int

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Let f be the function defined by f(x)=xe1−x for all real numbers x.

14. Find the range of f.

Part B

1 point is earned for left hand endpoint

1 point is earned for right hand endpoint

Note: 0/2 for All reals without supporting work.

0 1 2

The student response earns none of the following points:

1 point is earned for left hand endpoint

1 point is earned for right hand endpoint

Note: 0/2 for All reals without supporting work.

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Consider the differential equation , where .

15. For the particular solution y = f(x) described in the previous question, find .

Part C

The response can earn up to 1 point:

1 point: For the correct limit

0 1

The response earns the following point:

1 point: For the correct limit

Let f be the function given by f(x)=ln(x / x−1)

16. What is the domain of f?

Part A

1 point is earned for setting

1 point is earned for first interior point

1 point is earned for second interior point

1 point is deducted for each incorrect point

⇒
⇒

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0 1 2 3

The student response earns three of the following points:

1 point is earned for setting

1 point is earned for first interior point

1 point is earned for second interior point

1 point is deducted for each incorrect point

⇒
⇒

The twice-differentiable function W models the volume of water in a reservoir at time t, where W(t) is measured in
gigaliters (GL) and t is measured in days. The table above gives values of W'(t) sampled at various times during the time
interval days. At time t =30, the reservoir contains 125 gigaliters of water.

17. Explain why there must be at least one time t, other than t = 10, such that W'(t) = 0.7 GL/day.

Part C

Two points are earned for the explanation

W' is differentiable W' is continuous

W'(30) = 0.5 < 0.7 < 1.0 = W'(22)

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By the Intermediate Value Theorem, there must be at least one time t, , such that W'(t) = 0.7.

0 1 2

The student earns all of the following points:

Two points are earned for the explanation

W' is differentiable W' is continuous

W'(30) = 0.5 < 0.7 < 1.0 = W'(22)

By the Intermediate Value Theorem, there must be at least one time t, , such that W'(t) = 0.7.

The functions f and g are differentiable for all real numbers, and g is strictly increasing. The table above gives values of
the functions and their first derivatives at selected values of x. The function h is given by h(x) = f(g(x)) - 6.

18. Explain why there must be a value r for 1 < r < 3 such that h(r) = -5.

Part A

1 point is earned for h(1) and h(3)

1 point is earned for the conclusion, using IVT

h(1) = f(g(1)) - 6 = f(2) - 6 = 9 - 6 = 3

h(3) = f(g(3)) - 6 = f(4) - 6 = -1 - 6 = -7

Since h(3) < -5 < h(1) and h is continuous, by the Immediate Value Theorem, there exists a value r, 1 < r < 3, such that
h(r) = -5

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0 1 2

The student response earns all of the following points:

1 point is earned for h(1) and h(3)

1 point is earned for the conclusion, using IVT

h(1) = f(g(1)) - 6 = f(2) - 6 = 9 - 6 = 3

h(3) = f(g(3)) - 6 = f(4) - 6 = -1 - 6 = -7

Since h(3) < -5 < h(1) and h is continuous, by the Immediate Value Theorem, there exists a value r, 1 < r < 3, such that
h(r) = -5

The twice-differentiable function W models the volume of water in a reservoir at time t, where W(t) is measured in (GL)
and t is measured in days. The table above gives values of W '(t) sampled at various times during the time interval 0 ≤ t ≤
30 days. At time t = 30, the reservoir contains 125 gigaliters of water.

19. Explain why there must be at least one time t, other than t = 10, such that W'(t) = 0.7 GL/day.

Part C

The response can earn up to 2 points:

2 points: For the explanation

W' is differentiable ⇒ W' is continuous.

W'(30) = 0.5 < 0.7 < 1.0 = W'(22)

By the Intermediate Value Theorem, there must be at least one time t, 22 ≤ t ≤ 30, such that W'(t) =0.7.

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0 1 2

The response earns both of the following points:

2 points: For the explanation

W' is differentiable ⇒ W' is continuous.

W'(30) = 0.5 < 0.7 < 1.0 = W'(22)

By the Intermediate Value Theorem, there must be at least one time t, 22 ≤ t ≤ 30, such that W'(t) =0.7.

Let f be the function given by \(f\left(x\right)=\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2-4}}\).

20. Write an equation for each vertical asymptote to the graph of f.

Part B

1 point is earned for the asymptotes

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The student response earns one of the following points:

1 point is earned for the asymptotes

21. Write an equation for each horizontal asymptote to the graph of f.

Part C

1 point is earned for analysis in negative direction

1 point is earned for analysis in positive direction

1 point is earned for solution

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The student response earns none of the following points:

1 point is earned for analysis in negative direction

1 point is earned for analysis in positive direction

1 point is earned for solution

Let f be the function given by \(f\left(x\right)=\frac{\abs{x}-2}{x-2}\).

22. Find the range of f.

Part D

1 point is earned for answer

0 1

The student response earns one of the following points:

1 point is earned for answer

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23. NO CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED FOR THIS QUESTION.

Show all of your work, even though the question may not explicitly remind you to do so. Clearly label any
functions, graphs, tables, or other objects that you use. Justifications require that you give mathematical reasons,
and that you verify the needed conditions under which relevant theorems, properties, definitions, or tests are
applied. Your work will be scored on the correctness and completeness of your methods as well as your answers.
Answers without supporting work will usually not receive credit.

Unless otherwise specified, answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be simplified. If your answer is given as a
decimal approximation, it should be correct to three places after the decimal point.

Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function is assumed to be the set of all real numbers for which
is a real number.

The graphs of the functions and are shown above on the interval . The graphs consist of line
segments, except where on the interval .

(a) Write a difference quotient that best approximates the instantaneous rate of change of at .

(b) Let . Find . Use correct limit notation in your answer.

(c) Let . Consider , , and . At which one of these values does

have a jump discontinuity? Justify your answer for the jump discontinuity using correct limit notation.

(d) Values of at selected values of are given in the table below. What type of discontinuity does have
at ? Based on the values in the table, what is a reasonable estimate for ? Give a reason for your
answer.

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Part A

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0 1

The student response accurately includes a correct difference quotient.

Solution:

Part B

At most 2 out of 3 points if mathematical notation for any limit is missing or incorrect.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

limit notation
considers one-sided limits
answer

Solution:

As approaches 4 from the left and from the right, approaches 2 from below. Therefore, the limit of should
be evaluated as approaches 2 from the left, as shown.

Therefore,

Part C

At most 1 out of 2 points if mathematical notation for any limit is missing or incorrect OR if response includes jump
discontinuity at maximum of one incorrect value.

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0 1 2

The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

jump discontinuity at
justification, using correct limit notation

Solution:

There is a jump discontinuity at because both one-sided limits exist at

and are finite but are not equal:

Note: does not have a jump discontinuity at and

Note: does not have a jump discontinuity at

and

Part D

Any value between 2.615 and 2.621 earns the estimate point.

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0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

identifies removable discontinuity

estimate
reason

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Solution:

The graph of indicates that has a removable discontinuity at

The graph shows that is decreasing near so Since the table of values reflects
approximate linear behavior, a reasonable estimate for would be determined by averaging the function values
on each side of 1.

The estimate is as follows.

Alternately,

a reasonable estimate can be found by observing that as increases by 0.001, decreases by 0.002 or 0.003. Since
2.618 is 0.003 from both 2.621 and 2.615, it is the best estimate.

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24. NO CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED FOR THIS QUESTION.

Show all of your work, even though the question may not explicitly remind you to do so. Clearly label any
functions, graphs, tables, or other objects that you use. Justifications require that you give mathematical reasons,
and that you verify the needed conditions under which relevant theorems, properties, definitions, or tests are
applied. Your work will be scored on the correctness and completeness of your methods as well as your answers.
Answers without supporting work will usually not receive credit.

Unless otherwise specified, answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be simplified. If your answer is given as a
decimal approximation, it should be correct to three places after the decimal point.

Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function is assumed to be the set of all real numbers for which
is a real number.

The graphs of the functions and are shown above on the interval .

(a) Write a difference quotient that best approximates the instantaneous rate of change of at .

(b) Let be the function defined by . Find the value of or explain why the limit does
not exist. Use correct limit notation in your answer.

(c) Let be the function defined by . Consider and . Determine whether

is continuous at each of these values. Justify your answers using correct limit notation.

(d) Values of at selected values of are given in the table below. What type of discontinuity does have
at ? Based on the values in the table, what is a reasonable estimate for ? Give a reason for your
answer.

Part A

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The student response accurately includes a correct difference quotient.

Solution:

Part B

At most 2 out of 3 points if mathematical notation for any limit is missing or incorrect.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

limit notation
considers one-sided limits
answer

Solution:

As approaches 3 from the left and from the right, approaches 2 from above. Therefore, the limit of should be
evaluated as approaches 2 from the right, as shown.

Therefore,

Part C

At most 1 out of 2 points if mathematical notation for any limit is missing or incorrect.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

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0 1 2

The student response accurately includes two of the criteria below.

continuous at with justification

not continuous at with justification

Solution:

Because is continuous at

Because

does not exist and therefore is not continuous at

Part D

Any value between 2.784 and 2.787 earns the estimate point.

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0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

identifies removable discontinuity

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estimate
reason

Solution:

The graph of indicates that has a removable discontinuity at The graph shows that is increasing near
so A reasonable estimate for would be determined by averaging the
function values on each side of 1.

The estimate is as follows.

25. NO CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED FOR THIS QUESTION.

Show all of your work, even though the question may not explicitly remind you to do so. Clearly label any
functions, graphs, tables, or other objects that you use. Justifications require that you give mathematical reasons,
and that you verify the needed conditions under which relevant theorems, properties, definitions, or tests are
applied. Your work will be scored on the correctness and completeness of your methods as well as your answers.
Answers without supporting work will usually not receive credit.

Unless otherwise specified, answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be simplified. If your answer is given as a
decimal approximation, it should be correct to three places after the decimal point.

Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function is assumed to be the set of all real numbers for which
is a real number.

The amount of money raised during a fund-raising campaign is modeled by the function defined above, where
is measured in United States dollars and is the time in days since the campaign began.

(a) Find . Explain the meaning of in the context of the problem.

(b) Is the function continuous at ? Justify your answer.

(c) The amount of money raised during a competing fund-raising campaign is modeled by the function
defined by , where is measured in United States dollars and is the time in days since
that campaign began. According to this model, is there a time , for , at which the amount of money
raised is 10 dollars? Justify your answer.

Part A

The second point requires a reference to time increasing and the connection to the amount raised.

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0 1 2

The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

interpretation

Solution:

As time increases, the amount raised by the fund-raising campaign approaches $800.

Part B

At most 2 out of 3 points if mathematical notation for limits is missing or incorrect.

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The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

answer with justification

Solution:

No, is not continuous at because

Part C

At most 1 out of 2 points if correct justification does not specifically reference

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0 1 2

The student response accurately includes all of the criteria below.

answer with justification

specific reference to IVT

Solution:

is continuous for

By the Intermediate Value Theorem, there must be at least one time for such that

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26. NO CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED FOR THIS QUESTION.

Show all of your work, even though the question may not explicitly remind you to do so. Clearly label any
functions, graphs, tables, or other objects that you use. Justifications require that you give mathematical reasons,
and that you verify the needed conditions under which relevant theorems, properties, definitions, or tests are
applied. Your work will be scored on the correctness and completeness of your methods as well as your answers.
Answers without supporting work will usually not receive credit.

Unless otherwise specified, answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be simplified. If your answer is given as a
decimal approximation, it should be correct to three places after the decimal point.

Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function is assumed to be the set of all real numbers for which
is a real number.

The total accumulated revenue a company has received up to time is modeled by the function defined above,
where is measured in millions of United States dollars and is the time in years since 1980.

(a) Find . Explain the meaning of in the context of the problem.

(b) Is the function continuous at ? Justify your answer.

(c) The company’s total accumulated expenses up to time is modeled by the function defined by
, where is measured in millions of United States dollars and is the time in years
since 1980. According to these models, is there a time , for , at which the total accumulated profit,
, is equal to 0 ? Justify your answer.

Part A

The second point requires a reference to time increasing and the connection to the revenue of the company.

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0 1 2

The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

interpretation

Solution:

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As time increases, the total accumulated revenue of the company approaches $100 million.

Part B

At most 2 out of 3 points if mathematical notation for limits is missing or incorrect.

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0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

answer with justification

Solution:

Yes, is continuous at because .

Part C

At most 1 out of 2 points if correct justification does not specifically reference

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0 1 2

The student response accurately includes all of the criteria below.

answer with justification

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specific reference to

Solution:

and are continuous for

Therefore, the function defined by is continuous for

By the Intermediate Value Theorem, there must be at least one time for such that

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