Chapter 11

College Algebra and Calculus: An Applied Approach · 327 exercises

Problem 78

Use the value \(\int_{0}^{2} x^{3} d x=4\) to evaluate each definite integral. Explain your reasoning. (a) \(\int_{-2}^{0} x^{3} d x\) (b) \(\int_{-2}^{2} x^{3} d x\) (c) \(\int_{0}^{2} 3 x^{3} d x\)

3 step solution

Problem 78

The rate of increase of the number of married couples \(M\) (in thousands) in the United States from 1970 to 2005 can be modeled by \(\frac{d M}{d t}=1.218 t^{2}-44.72 t+709.1\) where \(t\) is the time in years, with \(t=0\) corresponding to \(1970 .\) The number of married couples in 2005 was 59,513 thousand. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau) (a) Find the model for the number of married couples in the United States. (b) Use the model to predict the number of married couples in the United States in \(2012 .\) Does your answer seem reasonable? Explain your reasoning.

4 step solution

Problem 79

Find the change in cost \(C\), revenue \(R\), or profit \(P\), for the given marginal. In each case, assume that the number of units \(x\) increases by 3 from the specified value of \(x\). $$ \frac{d C}{d x}=2.25 \quad x=100 $$

2 step solution

Problem 79

The rate of growth of the number of Internet users \(I\) (in millions) in the world from 1991 to 2004 can be modeled by \(\frac{d I}{d t}=-0.25 t^{3}+5.319 t^{2}-19.34 t+21.03\) where \(t\) is the time in years, with \(t=1\) corresponding to 1991\. The number of Internet users in 2004 was 863 million. (Source: International Telecommunication Union) (a) Find the model for the number of Internet users in the world. (b) Use the model to predict the number of Internet users in the world in 2012 . Does your answer seem reasonable? Explain your reasoning.

4 step solution

Problem 80

Find the change in cost \(C\), revenue \(R\), or profit \(P\), for the given marginal. In each case, assume that the number of units \(x\) increases by 3 from the specified value of \(x\). $$ \frac{d C}{d x}=\frac{20,000}{x^{2}} \quad x=10 $$

4 step solution

Problem 80

The table gives the marginal benefit and marginal cost of producing \(x\) units of a product for a given company. Plot the points in each column and use the regression feature of a graphing utility to find a linear model for marginal benefit and a quadratic model for marginal cost. Then use integration to find the benefit \(B\) and cost \(C\) equations. Assume \(B(0)=0\) and \(C(0)=425 .\) Finally, find the intervals in which the benefit exceeds the cost of producing \(x\) units, and make a recommendation for how many units the company should produce based on your findings. (Source: Adapted from \mathrm{\\{} T a y l o r , ~ E c o n o m i c s , ~ F i f t h ~ E d i t i o n ) ~ $$ \begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|} \hline \text { Number of units } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\ \hline \text { Marginal benefit } & 330 & 320 & 290 & 270 & 250 \\ \hline \text { Marginal cost } & 150 & 120 & 100 & 110 & 120 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ $$ \begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|} \hline \text { Number of units } & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 \\ \hline \text { Marginal benefit } & 230 & 210 & 190 & 170 & 160 \\ \hline \text { Marginal cost } & 140 & 160 & 190 & 250 & 320 \\ \hline \end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 81

Find the change in cost \(C\), revenue \(R\), or profit \(P\), for the given marginal. In each case, assume that the number of units \(x\) increases by 3 from the specified value of \(x\). $$ \frac{d R}{d x}=48-3 x \quad x=12 $$

5 step solution

Problem 82

Find the change in cost \(C\), revenue \(R\), or profit \(P\), for the given marginal. In each case, assume that the number of units \(x\) increases by 3 from the specified value of \(x\). $$ \frac{d R}{d x}=75\left(20+\frac{900}{x}\right) \quad x=500 $$

3 step solution

Problem 83

Find the change in cost \(C\), revenue \(R\), or profit \(P\), for the given marginal. In each case, assume that the number of units \(x\) increases by 3 from the specified value of \(x\). $$ \frac{d P}{d x}=\frac{400-x}{150} \quad x=200 $$

3 step solution

Problem 84

Find the change in cost \(C\), revenue \(R\), or profit \(P\), for the given marginal. In each case, assume that the number of units \(x\) increases by 3 from the specified value of \(x\). $$ \frac{d P}{d x}=12.5(40-3 \sqrt{x}) \quad x=125 $$

4 step solution

Problem 85

Find the amount of an annuity with income function \(c(t)\), interest rate \(r\), and term \(T\). $$ c(t)=\$ 250, \quad r=8 \%, \quad T=6 \text { years } $$

3 step solution

Problem 86

Find the amount of an annuity with income function \(c(t)\), interest rate \(r\), and term \(T\). $$ c(t)=\$ 500, \quad r=7 \%, \quad T=4 \text { years } $$

4 step solution

Problem 87

Find the amount of an annuity with income function \(c(t)\), interest rate \(r\), and term \(T\). $$ c(t)=\$ 1500, \quad r=2 \%, \quad T=10 \text { years } $$

5 step solution

Problem 88

Find the amount of an annuity with income function \(c(t)\), interest rate \(r\), and term \(T\). $$ c(t)=\$ 2000, \quad r=3 \%, \quad T=15 \text { years } $$

4 step solution

Problem 89

You are given the rate of investment \(d l / d t\). Find the capital accumulation over a five-year period by evaluating the definite integral Capital accumulation \(=\int_{0}^{5} \frac{d l}{d t} d t\) where \(t\) is the time in years. $$ \frac{d I}{d t}=500 $$

4 step solution

Problem 90

You are given the rate of investment \(d l / d t\). Find the capital accumulation over a five-year period by evaluating the definite integral Capital accumulation \(=\int_{0}^{5} \frac{d l}{d t} d t\) where \(t\) is the time in years. $$ \frac{d I}{d t}=100 t $$

3 step solution

Problem 91

You are given the rate of investment \(d l / d t\). Find the capital accumulation over a five-year period by evaluating the definite integral Capital accumulation \(=\int_{0}^{5} \frac{d l}{d t} d t\) where \(t\) is the time in years. $$ \frac{d I}{d t}=500 \sqrt{t+1} $$

4 step solution

Problem 92

You are given the rate of investment \(d l / d t\). Find the capital accumulation over a five-year period by evaluating the definite integral Capital accumulation \(=\int_{0}^{5} \frac{d l}{d t} d t\) where \(t\) is the time in years. $$ \frac{d I}{d t}=\frac{12,000 t}{\left(t^{2}+2\right)^{2}} $$

3 step solution

Problem 93

The total cost of purchasing and maintaining a piece of equipment for \(x\) years can be modeled by \(C=5000\left(25+3 \int_{0}^{x} t^{1 / 4} d t\right)\) Find the total cost after (a) 1 year, (b) 5 years, and (c) 10 years.

5 step solution

Problem 94

A company purchases a new machine for which the rate of depreciation can be modeled by \(\frac{d V}{d t}=10,000(t-6), \quad 0 \leq t \leq 5\) where \(V\) is the value of the machine after \(t\) years. Set up and evaluate the definite integral that yields the total loss of value of the machine over the first 3 years.

3 step solution

Problem 95

A deposit of \(\$ 2250\) is made in a savings account at an annual interest rate of \(6 \%\), compounded continuously. Find the average balance in the account during the first 5 years.

4 step solution

Problem 96

The rate of change of mortgage debt outstanding for one- to four-family homes in the United States from 1998 through 2005 can be modeled by \(\frac{d M}{d t}=5.142 t^{2}-283,426.2 e^{-x}\) where \(M\) is the mortgage debt outstanding (in billions of dollars) and \(t\) is the year, with \(t=8\) corresponding to \(1998 .\) In 1998 , the mortgage debt outstanding in the United States was \(\$ 4259\) billion. (Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) (a) Write a model for the debt as a function of \(t\). (b) What was the average mortgage debt outstanding for 1998 through \(2005 ?\)

4 step solution

Problem 98

The velocity \(v\) of the flow of blood at a distance \(r\) from the center of an artery of radius \(R\) can be modeled by \(v=k\left(R^{2}-r^{2}\right), \quad k>0\) where \(k\) is a constant. Find the average velocity along a radius of the artery. (Use 0 and \(R\) as the limits of integration.)

3 step solution

Problem 99

Use a symbolic integration utility to evaluate the definite integral. \(r^{6}\). $$ \int_{3}^{6} \frac{x}{3 \sqrt{x^{2}-8}} d x $$

4 step solution

Problem 100

Use a symbolic integration utility to evaluate the definite integral. \(r^{6}\). $$ \int_{1 / 2}^{1}(x+1) \sqrt{1-x} d x $$

3 step solution

Problem 101

Use a symbolic integration utility to evaluate the definite integral. \(r^{6}\). $$ \int_{2}^{5}\left(\frac{1}{x^{2}}-\frac{1}{x^{3}}\right) d x $$

4 step solution

Problem 102

Use a symbolic integration utility to evaluate the definite integral. \(r^{6}\). $$ \int_{0}^{1} x^{3}\left(x^{3}+1\right)^{3} d x $$

5 step solution

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