(1) Let y(x) be a function determined implicitly from the equation x3 − xy − 3y − 1 = 0. Find y′ (0).

(a) − 92 . (b) − 12 . (c) 19 . (d) 1.

(2) Let y(x) be a function determined implicitly from the equation sin(xy) − xy − 3y − 1 = 0. Find the tangent line to
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x = 0.
(a) 3y + 1 = 0. (b) 3y + x + 1 = 0. (c) y − x − 1 = 0. (d) 3y + 2x + 1 = 0.
(3) Find the tangent line to the curve x3 + y3 = 2xy at the point (1,1).
(a) y + x = 2. (b) y + 2x − 3 = 0. (c) y − x = 0. (d) 3y + 2x − 5 = 0.
(4) Let y(x) be a function determined implicitly from the equation y − sin(xy) − 2x + 1 = 0. Find y′′ (0).
(a) 2. (b) 0. (c) −1. (d) −2.
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254 Chapter 4: Applications

2 of Derivatives
A water tank has the shape of an inverted circular cone with base
radius 2 m and height 5 m. If water is gradually being pumped into
the tank
b. The cost of underwater construction is expected at the rate of 3 m3 /min, b.
to increase, findInterpret
the rate atany
which the water
values found in part (a) in te
level is rising when the water is 4 m deep.
whereas the cost of5overland construction is expected to stay the box.
Recall that the volume of an inverted circular cone with base radius
constant. At what cost does it become optimalr and
to construct
height h is Vthe
= 13 πr2 h. 60. The function
pipeline directly to Point A?
(a) 0.0735 m/min. (b) 0.6770 m/min. 200
56. Upgrading a highway A highway must be constructed to con- (d) 0.5787 m/min.
(c) 0.3730 m/min. Psxd = 2x + x , 0 6 x 6
nect Village A with Village B. There is a rudimentary roadway
that can be upgraded 50 mi south of the line connecting the two3 models the perimeter of a rectangle of dimen
(6) How many critical numbers in the interval [1,3] of f (x) = x − 9x2 + 24x + 1?
villages. The cost(a)
of1.upgrading
(b) 2. (c)the 3. existing
(d) 4. roadway is $300,000 a. Find any extreme values of P.
per mile, whereas the cost
(7) How many criticalofnumbers
constructing a new
in the interval highway
of f (x) =is
∣x − 1∣?
[0,2] b. Give an interpretation in terms of perime
$500,000 per mile. (a) Find
0. (b)the
1. combination
(c) 2. (d) 3. of upgrading and new
for any values found in part (a).
construction(8)that minimizes the cost of connectingChoose the two the vil-
correct statement.
y
lages. Clearly define the location of the proposed highway. 61. Area of a right triangle What is the large
(a) On [a,b], the function has two local maxima and three
local minima. right triangle whose hypotenuse is 5 cm long
150 mi 62. Area
(b) On [a,b], the function of absolute
has an an athletic fieldat c.An athletic field is
minimum
(c) On [a,b], the function
of a rectangle x units at
has a local minimum c. capped by semicircu
long
A B (d) f (b) is the absolute maximum value of the function on
[a,b]. at the two ends. The field is to be bounded by
50 mi 50 mi a. Express the area of the rectangular portio
function of x alone or r alone (your choic
Old road x
b. What values of x and r give the rectangul
a c b
possible area?
57. Locating a pumping station Two towns lie on the south side of
x3 −two
2x2 towns.
63. Maximum height of a vertically moving bo
a river. A pumping station
(9) Find the is tomaximum
absolute be located
valuetoofserve
f (x) =the + x − 1 on [−1,3].
body moving vertically is given by
A pipeline will(a)be−6. (b) 11. (c)
constructed 13. the
from (d) 14.
pumping station to each
(10) Find the absolute minimum value of f (x) = x + cos(2x) on [0,π].
of the towns along the (b)
line0. connecting 1
(a) −1. (c) 0.6430. the
(d)town and the pumping
0.4430. s = - gt 2 + y0 t + s0, g
station. Locate
(11) the pumping station to minimize the amount of 2
pipeline that must be constructed. Two towns A and B lie on the south side of a river (see the
with s in meters and t in seconds. Find the bod
picture). A pumping station P is to be located on the bank
64.thePeak
of the river to serve alternating
two towns. current
A pipeline will be con-Suppose that at
10 mi structed from the pumpingseconds) the current towns
station to each of the i (in along
amperes) in an al
the line connecting the town and the pumping station. Locate
P = 2amount
cuit is i the cos t of+ pipeline What is the pea
2 sin t .that
2 mi the pumping station to minimize
must be constructed. cuit (largest magnitude)?
A 5 mi (Source: Thomas’ Calculus, 2004.)

(a) 17
9
Theory
(mi) from the left. and(b)Examples
3 (mi) from the left.
B 65.left.A minimum
(c) 20
(mi) from the (d) 7with no derivative
(mi) from The func
the left.
an absolute minimum value at x = 0 even th
7
(12) Find the maximum volume of a cylindrical can so that the sum of its radius and height is 1 meter.
58. Length of a guy wire 2π One4π tower is2π50 ft high
π and another tower entiable at x = 0 . Is this consistent with T
(a) 27 . (b) 27 . (c) 9 . (d) 27 .
is 30 ft high.
(13) The
Whattowers are 150
is√the shortest ft apart.
distance A guy
between wireM is
the point to and
runa point on thesons
curvefor
y = your
x2 ? answer.
√
(0,1)
from Point A to the(a)top 3 of each3 tower.
. (b)
√
. (c) 3. (d) 1. 66. Even functions If an even function ƒ(x) h
2 4
value at x = c , can anything be said abo
x = - c ? Give reasons for your answer.
50' 67. Odd functions If an odd function g (x) h
(1) Use L’Hospital’s rule to find the following limits.
ln(1 + 2x) − sin(x)
(a) lim .
x→0 x
(a) 1. (b) 2. (c) −1. (d) 0.
√
3 2
1 + x2 − 1 − x3
(b) lim .
x→0 x4
(a) −1. (b) − 19 . (c) − 13 . (d) 0.
ln(2x + 1)
(c) lim .
x→∞ x2 + 1
(a) −1. (b) −2. (c) − 12 . (d) 0.
3x
(d) lim+ (sin(2x)) .
x→0
(a) 1. (b) 2. (c) 4. (d) 8.
1
(e) lim (cos(x)) x2 .
x→0
√
(a) √1e . (b) e. (c) 12 . (d) 1.
sin(x)
(2) Find horizontal asymptotes of the curve y = .
x
(a) y = 0. (b) y = 1.
(c) y = −1. (d) y = 2.
x3
(3) Find vertical asymptotes of the curve y = √ .
x2 − 1
(a) x = 1. (b) x = −1. (c) x = ±1. (d) x = 2.
x2
(4) Which of the followings is the graph of f (x) = on [−3,0]?
x−1

(a) (b)

(5)

Choose the correct statement.

(a) f ”(−0.5) < 0.
(b) f ”(0.5) < 0.
(c) f ′ (−0.5) < 0.
(d) f ′ (0.5) < 0.

x2
(6) How many local maxima of f (x) = on (−1,1)?
x2 + x + 1
(a) 0. (b) 1. (c) 2. (d) 3.
(7) Find the absolute minimum of f (x) = 3x4 − 8x3 − 6x2 + 24x + 1 on [−2,2].
(a) 1. (b) 9. (c) −18. (d) −20.
x2
(8) At which point the function f (x) = changes from decrease to increase?
2 + x2
(a) x = 0. (b) x = −1. (c) x = 1. (d) Does not exist.
(9) At which point the derivative of the function f (x) = x3 − 6x2 + 9x + 2 changes from increase to decrease?
(a) x = 1. (b) x = 2. (c) x = 3. (d) Does not exist.
(10) Let f (x) = −x4 + 4x3 − 6x2 + 4x. Which of the followings is the graph of f on [0,1]?

(a) (b)

(11)

Which of the following functions has the graph as shown?

x2 − 2 x3
(a) f (x) = . (b) f (x) = .
1−x 1−x
x2
(c) f (x) = √ . (d) f (x) = x2 .
1−x

(12)

Which of the following functions has the graph as shown?

x2 + 1 e−x
(a) f (x) = . (b) f (x) = .
x x
x+1 ex
(c) f (x) = 2 . (d) f (x) = .
x x

(13)

Which of the following functions has the graph as shown?

x2 x3
(a) f (x) = . (b) f (x) = .
x2 − 1 1 − x2
x3 x2
(c) f (x) = . (d) f (x) = .
x2 − 1 1 − x2
 e has one side on the x-axis, one side on the y -axis, one vertex at the origin,
ertex on the curve y = e 2x for some x 0. Find the maximum area.
(14)

What is the maximum area of a rectangle that has one side

on the x-axis, one side on the y-axis, one vertex at the origin,
and one vertex on the curve y = e−3x , for x ≥ 0?
1
(a) 3e . (b) 1e + 1. (c) e − 1. (d) 2e − 1.

or holding water is to be formed by taking a piece of sheet metal 60 cm wide

g the 20 cm on either end up so the ends make an angle of ✓ with horizontal.
are then sealed. Determine the angle ✓ that will maximize the amount of
trough holds.

small furniture buisness. You sign a deal with a customer to deliver up to 400
exact number is to be determined by the customer later. The price will be
hair up to 300 chairs, and above 300, the price will be reduced by $0.25 per
the whole order) for every additional chair over 300 ordered. What are the
d smallest revenues your company can make under this deal?
(1) Use L’Hospital’s rule to find the following limits.
ln(1 + 2x) − sin(x)
(a) lim .
x→0 x
(a) 1. (b) 2. (c) −1. (d) 0.
√
3 2
1 + x2 − 1 − x3
(b) lim .
x→0 x4
(a) −1. (b) − 19 . (c) − 13 . (d) 0.
ln(2x + 1)
(c) lim .
x→∞ x2 + 1
(a) −1. (b) −2. (c) − 12 . (d) 0.
3x
(d) lim+ (sin(2x)) .
x→0
(a) 1. (b) 2. (c) 4. (d) 8.
1
(e) lim (cos(x)) x2 .
x→0
√
(a) √1e . (b) e. (c) 12 . (d) 1.
sin(x)
(2) Find horizontal asymptotes of the curve y = .
x
(a) y = 0. (b) y = 1.
(c) y = −1. (d) y = 2.
x3
(3) Find vertical asymptotes of the curve y = √ .
x2 − 1
(a) x = 1. (b) x = −1. (c) x = ±1. (d) x = 2.
x2
(4) Which of the followings is the graph of f (x) = on [−3,0]?
x−1

(a) (b)

(5)

Choose the correct statement.

(a) f ”(−0.5) < 0.
(b) f ”(0.5) < 0.
(c) f ′ (−0.5) < 0.
(d) f ′ (0.5) < 0.

x2
(6) How many local maxima of f (x) = on (−1,1)?
x2 + x + 1
(a) 0. (b) 1. (c) 2. (d) 3.
(7) Find the absolute minimum of f (x) = 3x4 − 8x3 − 6x2 + 24x + 1 on [−2,2].
(a) 1. (b) 9. (c) −18. (d) −20.
x2
(8) At which point the function f (x) = changes from decrease to increase?
2 + x2
(a) x = 0. (b) x = −1. (c) x = 1. (d) Does not exist.
(9) At which point the derivative of the function f (x) = x3 − 6x2 + 9x + 2 changes from increase to decrease?
(a) x = 1. (b) x = 2. (c) x = 3. (d) Does not exist.
(10) Let f (x) = −x4 + 4x3 − 6x2 + 4x. Which of the followings is the graph of f on [0,1]?

(a) (b)

(11)

Which of the following functions has the graph as shown?

x2 − 2 x3
(a) f (x) = . (b) f (x) = .
1−x 1−x
x2
(c) f (x) = √ . (d) f (x) = x2 .
1−x

(12)

Which of the following functions has the graph as shown?

x2 + 1 e−x
(a) f (x) = . (b) f (x) = .
x x
x+1 ex
(c) f (x) = 2 . (d) f (x) = .
x x

(13)

Which of the following functions has the graph as shown?

x2 x3
(a) f (x) = . (b) f (x) = .
x2 − 1 1 − x2
x3 x2
(c) f (x) = . (d) f (x) = .
x2 − 1 1 − x2