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Chapter 2

Calculus

NEB Class 12 past exam questions

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27 questions set from this chapter. Most repeated first.

  • 2083 Baishakh · 2 marks

Solve the differential equation dydx+y=2\frac{dy}{dx} + y = 2.

Answer

Given: dydx+y=2\dfrac{dy}{dx} + y = 2, which is of the form dydx+Py=Q\dfrac{dy}{dx} + Py = Q with P=1, Q=2P = 1,\ Q = 2.

Integrating factor: I.F.=e∫P dx=e∫1 dx=ex\text{I.F.} = e^{\int P\,dx} = e^{\int 1\,dx} = e^{x}

The solution is y (I.F.)=∫Q (I.F.) dx+Cy\,(\text{I.F.}) = \int Q\,(\text{I.F.})\,dx + C y ex=∫2ex dx+C=2ex+Cy\,e^{x} = \int 2e^{x}\,dx + C = 2e^{x} + C

Dividing by exe^{x}, y=2+Ce−x\boxed{y = 2 + C e^{-x}}

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  • 2083 Baishakh · 3 marks

The demand and supply function of a product are given by Qd=32−0.5PQ_d=32-0.5P and Qs=−8+0.3PQ_s=-8+0.3P and the rate of adjustment of price when the market is out of equilibrium is dPdt=0.25(Qd−Qs)\frac{dP}{dt}=0.25(Q_d-Q_s). Determine and obtain differential equation to get a function for P, in terms of t. Also find the value of P when t=5t=5, by taking integration constant 15.

Answer

Given: Qd=32−0.5P,Qs=−8+0.3PQ_d=32-0.5P,\qquad Q_s=-8+0.3P and dPdt=0.25(Qd−Qs)\frac{dP}{dt}=0.25(Q_d-Q_s)

First, Qd−Qs=(32−0.5P)−(−8+0.3P)=40−0.8PQ_d-Q_s=(32-0.5P)-(-8+0.3P)=40-0.8P

So, dPdt=0.25(40−0.8P)\frac{dP}{dt}=0.25(40-0.8P) dPdt=10−0.2P\frac{dP}{dt}=10-0.2P dPdt+15P=10\frac{dP}{dt}+\frac{1}{5}P=10

This is the required differential equation.

Now solve it. Integrating factor: IF=e∫15dt=et/5IF=e^{\int \frac15 dt}=e^{t/5}

So, Pet/5=∫10et/5 dtP e^{t/5}=\int 10e^{t/5}\,dt Pet/5=50et/5+CP e^{t/5}=50e^{t/5}+C P=50+Ce−t/5P=50+Ce^{-t/5}

Taking integration constant C=15C=15, P=50+15e−t/5P=50+15e^{-t/5}

When t=5t=5, P=50+15e−1P=50+15e^{-1} P=50+15eP=50+\frac{15}{e} P≈50+5.518=55.518P\approx 50+5.518=55.518

Hence, P=50+15e−t/5\boxed{P=50+15e^{-t/5}} and at t=5t=5, P≈Rs 55.52\boxed{P\approx \text{Rs }55.52}

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  • 2083 Baishakh · 3 marks

Evaluate: ∫01(x2+2x+1)dx\int_{0}^{1} (x^2 + 2x + 1)dx

Answer

∫01(x2+2x+1) dx\int_{0}^{1}(x^2+2x+1)\,dx

=[x33+x2+x]01=\left[\frac{x^3}{3}+x^2+x\right]_{0}^{1}

=(133+12+1)−0=\left(\frac{1^3}{3}+1^2+1\right)-0

=13+1+1=\frac13+1+1

=1+3+33=73=\frac{1+3+3}{3}=\frac73

∫01(x2+2x+1) dx=73\boxed{\int_{0}^{1}(x^2+2x+1)\,dx=\frac73}

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  • 2083 Baishakh · 2+3 marks

The supply function for a good is given by P=60+0.75QP = 60 + 0.75Q. i) Calculate the elasticity of supply at P=Rs.100P = Rs. 100. ii) Interpret the result. iii) Calculate the percentage change in quantity supplied at P=Rs.100P = Rs. 100 if the price of good increased by 15%.

Answer

Given supply function:

P=60+0.75QP = 60 + 0.75Q

i) Elasticity of supply at P=Rs.100P = Rs. 100

First find quantity supplied at P=100P = 100:

100=60+0.75Q100 = 60 + 0.75Q

0.75Q=400.75Q = 40

Q=400.75=53.33 unitsQ = \frac{40}{0.75} = 53.33 \text{ units}

Now,

P=60+0.75QP = 60 + 0.75Q

dPdQ=0.75\frac{dP}{dQ} = 0.75

Elasticity of supply:

Es=PQ×dQdPE_s = \frac{P}{Q} \times \frac{dQ}{dP}

Since dQdP=10.75=1.333\frac{dQ}{dP} = \frac{1}{0.75} = 1.333,

Es=10053.33×1.333E_s = \frac{100}{53.33} \times 1.333

Es=1.875×1.333=2.5E_s = 1.875 \times 1.333 = 2.5

Es=2.5\boxed{E_s = 2.5}

ii) Interpretation

Since Es=2.5>1E_s = 2.5 > 1, supply is relatively elastic.

This means a 1% increase in price leads to a 2.5% increase in quantity supplied. The quantity supplied is highly responsive to a change in price.

iii) Percentage change in quantity supplied when price increases by 15%

Using elasticity of supply:

Es=%ΔQs%ΔPE_s = \frac{\%\Delta Q_s}{\%\Delta P}

2.5=%ΔQs152.5 = \frac{\%\Delta Q_s}{15}

%ΔQs=2.5×15=37.5%\%\Delta Q_s = 2.5 \times 15 = 37.5\%

Percentage change in quantity supplied=37.5%\boxed{\text{Percentage change in quantity supplied} = 37.5\%}

So, when price rises by 15%, quantity supplied increases by 37.5%.

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  • 2082 Baishakh · 1 mark

Write the condition of maximization of a function.

Answer

The condition for maximization of a function f(x)f(x) is:

f′′(x)<0(second derivative is negative)f''(x) < 0 \quad \text{(second derivative is negative)}

along with the first-order condition f′(x)=0f'(x) = 0.

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  • 2082 Baishakh · 1 mark

What is the condition for finding stationary point for the function f(x)f(x)?

Answer

f′(x)=0f'(x) = 0

A stationary point is a point on the curve where the tangent is parallel to the x-axis, i.e. the slope of the tangent is zero. Hence the necessary condition is the first derivative equal to zero, f′(x)=0f'(x) = 0; the values of xx satisfying this give the stationary points.

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  • 2082 Baishakh · 2 marks

If the revenue function is R=Q−3Q2R = Q - 3Q^2 and the cost function is C=Q3+2QC = Q^3 + 2Q, find the value of the maximum profit.

Answer

Profit function: P=R−C=(Q−3Q2)−(Q3+2Q)P = R - C = (Q - 3Q^2) - (Q^3 + 2Q) P=−Q3−3Q2−QP = -Q^3 - 3Q^2 - Q

For quantity Q≥0Q \ge 0, P=−Q(Q2+3Q+1)≤0P = -Q(Q^2 + 3Q + 1) \le 0

So profit is maximum at Q=0Q = 0.

Pmax⁡=−(0)3−3(0)2−0=0P_{\max} = -(0)^3 - 3(0)^2 - 0 = 0

Maximum profit = Rs 0 (i.e. there is no positive profit for any positive output).

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  • 2082 Baishakh · 2 marks

It is given that the demand function is P=30−4QP = 30 - 4Q. Find the elasticity of demand at Q=3Q = 3.

Answer

Given:

P=30−4Q,Q=3P=30-4Q,\qquad Q=3

At Q=3Q=3,

P=30−4(3)=18P=30-4(3)=18

Elasticity of demand:

Ed=dQdP⋅PQE_d=\frac{dQ}{dP}\cdot \frac{P}{Q}

Since P=30−4QP=30-4Q,

dPdQ=−4⇒dQdP=−14\frac{dP}{dQ}=-4 \quad\Rightarrow\quad \frac{dQ}{dP}=-\frac14

So,

Ed=−14×183=−14×6=−1.5E_d=-\frac14 \times \frac{18}{3} =-\frac14 \times 6 =-1.5 Ed=−1.5\boxed{E_d=-1.5}

The magnitude of elasticity is 1.51.5, so demand is elastic at Q=3Q=3.

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  • 2082 Baishakh · 2 marks

It is given that R(x)=2x3+6x+5R(x) = 2x^3 + 6x + 5; where R(x)R(x) is the revenue function. Find the marginal revenue at x=10x = 10.

Answer

Given, revenue function: R(x)=2x3+6x+5R(x)=2x^3+6x+5

Marginal revenue is the derivative of revenue: MR=R′(x)=ddx(2x3+6x+5)=6x2+6MR=R'(x)=\frac{d}{dx}(2x^3+6x+5)=6x^2+6

At x=10x=10, MR=6(10)2+6=600+6=606MR=6(10)^2+6=600+6=606

Marginal revenue at x=10x=10 is Rs 606.

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  • 2082 Baishakh · 2 marks

Find the area under the curve y=4xy = 4x between x=2x = 2 to x=5x = 5 using fundamental theorem of calculus.

Answer

Given curve: y=4xy = 4x

Using the fundamental theorem of calculus,

A=∫254x dx=[2x2]25A = \int_{2}^{5} 4x\,dx = \left[2x^2\right]_{2}^{5}

=2(5)2−2(2)2=50−8=42= 2(5)^2 - 2(2)^2 = 50 - 8 = 42

Therefore, the required area is 42 square units.

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  • 2082 Baishakh · 3 marks

Give an example of first order linear differential equation with constant coefficient and constant term. Solve it.

Answer

Example:
dydx+2y=6\frac{dy}{dx}+2y=6 Here the coefficient of yy is 22, a constant, and the constant term is 66.

Solution:
The equation is of the form
dydx+Py=Q\frac{dy}{dx}+Py=Q where P=2P=2 and Q=6Q=6, both constants.

Integrating factor: I.F.=e∫P dx=e∫2 dx=e2x\text{I.F.}=e^{\int P\,dx}=e^{\int 2\,dx}=e^{2x}

Multiplying both sides by e2xe^{2x}: e2xdydx+2e2xy=6e2xe^{2x}\frac{dy}{dx}+2e^{2x}y=6e^{2x} ddx(ye2x)=6e2x\frac{d}{dx}\left(y e^{2x}\right)=6e^{2x}

Integrating both sides: ye2x=∫6e2x dxy e^{2x}=\int 6e^{2x}\,dx ye2x=3e2x+Cy e^{2x}=3e^{2x}+C

Therefore, y=3+Ce−2xy=3+Ce^{-2x}

Answer:
y=3+Ce−2x\boxed{y=3+Ce^{-2x}} where CC is an arbitrary constant.

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  • 2082 Baishakh · 3 marks

A function f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x} defined in (−8,0)(-8, 0). f′(x)f'(x) is decreasing in the interval (−8,0)(-8, 0). Justify it.

Answer

Given: f(x)=1xf(x) = \dfrac{1}{x}, defined on (−8,0)(-8, 0).

Step 1: Find the first derivative.

f′(x)=−1x2f'(x) = -\frac{1}{x^2}

Step 2: Find the second derivative.

f′′(x)=ddx(−x−2)=2x−3=2x3f''(x) = \frac{d}{dx}\left(-x^{-2}\right) = 2x^{-3} = \frac{2}{x^3}

Step 3: Test the sign of f′′(x)f''(x) on (−8,0)(-8, 0).

For every x∈(−8,0)x \in (-8, 0), we have x<0x < 0, so x3<0x^3 < 0. Hence

f′′(x)=2x3<0for all x∈(−8,0)f''(x) = \frac{2}{x^3} < 0 \quad \text{for all } x \in (-8, 0)

Conclusion: Since f′′(x)<0f''(x) < 0 throughout the interval, f′(x)f'(x) is decreasing in (−8,0)(-8, 0).

Verification (optional): Take x1=−4x_1 = -4 and x2=−2x_2 = -2 with x1<x2x_1 < x_2. Then

f′(−4)=−116=−0.0625,f′(−2)=−14=−0.25f'(-4) = -\frac{1}{16} = -0.0625, \qquad f'(-2) = -\frac{1}{4} = -0.25

Here f′(−4)>f′(−2)f'(-4) > f'(-2), i.e. f′(x)f'(x) falls as xx increases. Hence f′(x)f'(x) is decreasing in (−8,0)(-8, 0).

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  • 2082 Baishakh · 2 marks

Derivative and anti derivative are inverse of each other. Justify with example.

Answer

Derivative and anti-derivative are inverse of each other.

Differentiation turns a function into its rate of change, while anti-derivative (integration) recovers the original function from that rate. So one operation undoes the other.

Example: Let f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2.

Derivative: ddx(x2)=2x\dfrac{d}{dx}(x^2) = 2x

Now take the anti-derivative of 2x2x:

∫2x dx=x2+c\int 2x\,dx = x^2 + c

Taking c=0c = 0, we get back x2x^2, the original function. Hence differentiation and anti-derivative reverse each other, i.e. they are inverse operations.

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  • 2077 · Model Question (NEB old course) · 4 marks

Find the derivative from first principles: y=1xy=\frac{1}{x}.

Answer

Let f(x)=1xf(x)=\dfrac1x. By the definition (first principles), f′(x)=lim⁡h→0f(x+h)−f(x)h.f'(x)=\lim_{h\to0}\frac{f(x+h)-f(x)}{h}.

f′(x)=lim⁡h→01x+h−1xh=lim⁡h→0x−(x+h)h x(x+h)=lim⁡h→0−hh x(x+h)f'(x)=\lim_{h\to0}\frac{\dfrac{1}{x+h}-\dfrac1x}{h} =\lim_{h\to0}\frac{x-(x+h)}{h\,x(x+h)} =\lim_{h\to0}\frac{-h}{h\,x(x+h)}

Cancelling h≠0h\ne0, f′(x)=lim⁡h→0−1x(x+h)=−1x2.f'(x)=\lim_{h\to0}\frac{-1}{x(x+h)}=-\frac{1}{x^2}.

ddx(1x)=−1x2\boxed{\frac{d}{dx}\left(\frac1x\right)=-\frac{1}{x^2}}

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  • 2077 · Model Question (NEB old course) · 3 marks

Find dydx\frac{dy}{dx} when x=2atx=2at, y=at2y=at^2.

Answer

Given x=2atx=2at and y=at2y=at^2, where tt is the parameter.

Differentiating with respect to tt: dxdt=2a,dydt=2at\frac{dx}{dt}=2a,\qquad \frac{dy}{dt}=2at

Therefore, dydx=dy/dtdx/dt=2at2a=t\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt}=\frac{2at}{2a}=t

dydx=t\boxed{\frac{dy}{dx}=t}

(Check: eliminating t=x2at=\frac{x}{2a} gives y=x24ay=\frac{x^2}{4a}, so dydx=x2a=t\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{x}{2a}=t.)

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  • 2077 · Model Question (NEB old course) · 3 marks

If the marginal revenue function for output xx is MR=x3+4x−2MR=x^3+4x-2, find the total revenue function.

Answer

Total revenue is the integral of marginal revenue: R=∫MR dx=∫(x3+4x−2) dx=x44+2x2−2x+CR=\int MR\,dx=\int (x^3+4x-2)\,dx=\frac{x^4}{4}+2x^2-2x+C

When output is zero, revenue is zero, so R(0)=0R(0)=0, which gives C=0C=0.

R=x44+2x2−2x\boxed{R=\frac{x^4}{4}+2x^2-2x}

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 1 mark

On calculation of Elasticity of demand if Ed=−2.25E_d = -2.25 then (a) Demand is unit elastic (b) Demand is elastic (c) Demand is inelastic (d) Demand is viable

Answer

(b) Demand is elastic

Because ∣Ed∣=2.25>1|E_d| = 2.25 > 1, a percentage change in price causes a larger percentage change in quantity demanded.

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 1 mark

What is the integrating factor of the differential equation dydx−yx=ex\frac{dy}{dx} - \frac{y}{x} = e^x? (a) −1x-\frac{1}{x} (b) xx (c) log⁡x\log x (d) 1x\frac{1}{x}

Answer

(d) 1x\frac{1}{x}

Here P=−1xP = -\frac{1}{x}, so the integrating factor is e∫P dx=e−∫1xdx=e−log⁡x=1xe^{\int P\,dx} = e^{-\int \frac{1}{x}dx} = e^{-\log x} = \frac{1}{x}.

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 1 mark

Write average cost (AC) in terms of total cost (C) and output (Q)

Answer

AC=CQAC = \dfrac{C}{Q}

Average cost is total cost divided by output, so AC=CQAC = \dfrac{C}{Q}.

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 1 mark

What does ∫abf(x)dx\int_a^b f(x) dx represent geometrically?

Answer

The area bounded by the curve y=f(x)y = f(x), the xx-axis, and the vertical lines x=ax = a and x=bx = b.

Geometrically, the definite integral ∫abf(x) dx\int_a^b f(x)\,dx gives the area under the curve y=f(x)y = f(x) between x=ax = a and x=bx = b (areas below the xx-axis being taken as negative).

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 1 mark

Write the degree of differential equation dydx+2y=5\frac{dy}{dx} + 2y = 5.

Answer

The highest-order derivative present is dydx\dfrac{dy}{dx}, so the order is 1. Its power is 1, so the degree is 1.

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 1 mark

If P is demand function and Q is output, Write the corresponding revenue function.

Answer

Revenue function R=P×QR = P \times Q

If PP is the demand function (price expressed in terms of output QQ), then total revenue is obtained by multiplying price by output, so the revenue function is R=P⋅QR = P \cdot Q.

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 1 mark

Write the formula of elasticity of demand (Ed)(E_d).

Answer

The formula for elasticity of demand is:

Ed=Percentage change in quantity demandedPercentage change in price=%ΔQ%ΔPE_d = \frac{\text{Percentage change in quantity demanded}}{\text{Percentage change in price}} = \frac{\%\Delta Q}{\%\Delta P}

Equivalently, using the ratio form:

Ed=ΔQΔP×PQE_d = \frac{\Delta Q}{\Delta P} \times \frac{P}{Q}

where PP and QQ are the original price and quantity, and ΔP\Delta P, ΔQ\Delta Q are their respective changes.

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 5 marks

The demand function is Pd=196−x2P_d = 196 - x^2 and the supply function is Ps=x2+4x+126P_s = x^2 + 4x + 126. Find the consumer and producer surplus at market equilibrium.

Answer

At market equilibrium, demand price = supply price.

196−x2=x2+4x+126196-x^2=x^2+4x+126

70=2x2+4x70=2x^2+4x

x2+2x−35=0x^2+2x-35=0

(x+7)(x−5)=0(x+7)(x-5)=0

Since quantity cannot be negative,
x0=5x_0=5

Equilibrium price: P0=196−(5)2=196−25=171P_0=196-(5)^2=196-25=171

So equilibrium is at (x0,P0)=(5,171)(x_0,P_0)=(5,171).

Consumer surplus CS=∫0x0Pd dx−P0x0CS=\int_0^{x_0} P_d\,dx-P_0x_0

=∫05(196−x2) dx−171(5)=\int_0^5 (196-x^2)\,dx-171(5)

=[196x−x33]05−855=\left[196x-\frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^5-855

=(980−1253)−855=\left(980-\frac{125}{3}\right)-855

=28153−855=2503=83.33=\frac{2815}{3}-855=\frac{250}{3}=83.33

Producer surplus PS=P0x0−∫0x0Ps dxPS=P_0x_0-\int_0^{x_0} P_s\,dx

=171(5)−∫05(x2+4x+126) dx=171(5)-\int_0^5 (x^2+4x+126)\,dx

=855−[x33+2x2+126x]05=855-\left[\frac{x^3}{3}+2x^2+126x\right]_0^5

=855−(1253+50+630)=855-\left(\frac{125}{3}+50+630\right)

=855−21653=4003=133.33=855-\frac{2165}{3}=\frac{400}{3}=133.33

Therefore,

CS=Rs 83.33,PS=Rs 133.33\boxed{CS=\text{Rs }83.33,\qquad PS=\text{Rs }133.33}

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 5 marks

The birth rate population in a certain country is given by dpdt=0.15(6000−P)\frac{dp}{dt} = 0.15(6000 - P) where t is the time in years. (P = 0 when t = 0). a. Solve the above differential equation. [3] b. Calculate the population after 10 years. [2]

Answer

Given:
dPdt=0.15(6000−P),P=0 when t=0\frac{dP}{dt}=0.15(6000-P),\qquad P=0 \text{ when } t=0

a. Solve the differential equation

Separate the variables: dP6000−P=0.15 dt\frac{dP}{6000-P}=0.15\,dt

Integrating both sides: ∫dP6000−P=∫0.15 dt\int \frac{dP}{6000-P}=\int 0.15\,dt

−ln⁡(6000−P)=0.15t+C-\ln(6000-P)=0.15t+C

ln⁡(6000−P)=−0.15t−C\ln(6000-P)=-0.15t-C

6000−P=e−0.15t−C=Ae−0.15t6000-P=e^{-0.15t-C}=Ae^{-0.15t}

where A=e−CA=e^{-C}.

So, P=6000−Ae−0.15tP=6000-Ae^{-0.15t}

Using P=0P=0 when t=0t=0: 0=6000−A0=6000-A

A=6000A=6000

Hence the required solution is: P=6000(1−e−0.15t)\boxed{P=6000\left(1-e^{-0.15t}\right)}


b. Population after 10 years

Put t=10t=10: P=6000(1−e−0.15×10)P=6000\left(1-e^{-0.15\times 10}\right)

P=6000(1−e−1.5)P=6000\left(1-e^{-1.5}\right)

Using e−1.5≈0.22313e^{-1.5}\approx 0.22313, P=6000(1−0.22313)P=6000(1-0.22313)

P=6000×0.77687P=6000\times 0.77687

P≈4661.22P\approx 4661.22

P≈4661 people\boxed{P\approx 4661 \text{ people}}

So, the population after 10 years is approximately 4661.

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 4+1 marks

A rectangular garden requires 144m of fencing wire for its complete fencing. What will be its shape if its area is maximize? Justify its reason.

Answer

Given: Total length of fencing wire = perimeter = 144144 m.

Let the length of the rectangular garden be xx m and the breadth be yy m.

Step 1: Form the constraint (perimeter).

2(x+y)=1442(x + y) = 144 x+y=72⇒y=72−xx + y = 72 \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = 72 - x

Step 2: Express the area as a function of one variable.

A=xy=x(72−x)=72x−x2A = xy = x(72 - x) = 72x - x^2

Step 3: Apply the condition for maximum.

dAdx=72−2x\frac{dA}{dx} = 72 - 2x

Put dAdx=0\dfrac{dA}{dx} = 0:

72−2x=0⇒x=3672 - 2x = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 36

Step 4: Test for maximum (second derivative).

d2Adx2=−2<0\frac{d^2A}{dx^2} = -2 < 0

Since the second derivative is negative, the area is maximum at x=36x = 36.

Step 5: Find the other side.

y=72−x=72−36=36 my = 72 - x = 72 - 36 = 36 \text{ m}

Result: Length = breadth = 3636 m. So the garden must be a square of side 3636 m.

Justification: For a fixed perimeter, the rectangle of maximum area is always a square. Here the two adjacent sides come out equal (3636 m each), which confirms the square shape. The maximum area is 36×36=129636 \times 36 = 1296 m².

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  • NEB Class 12 2079 Business Mathematics Model Paper · 3 marks

Find the area between curves y=x3y = x^3 and x-axis, when x = -2 and y = 8.

Answer

The curve y=x3y=x^3 crosses the x-axis at x=0x=0.
Given y=8y=8, we have x3=8x^3=8, so x=2x=2.
Thus the required limits are x=−2x=-2 to x=2x=2.

Since y=x3y=x^3 is below the x-axis for x<0x<0, take absolute value:

Area=∫−20∣x3∣ dx+∫02x3 dx\text{Area}=\int_{-2}^{0}|x^3|\,dx+\int_{0}^{2}x^3\,dx =∫−20(−x3) dx+∫02x3 dx=\int_{-2}^{0}(-x^3)\,dx+\int_{0}^{2}x^3\,dx =[−x44]−20+[x44]02=\left[-\frac{x^4}{4}\right]_{-2}^{0}+\left[\frac{x^4}{4}\right]_{0}^{2} =(0−(−164))+(164−0)=\left(0-\left(-\frac{16}{4}\right)\right)+\left(\frac{16}{4}-0\right) =4+4=8=4+4=8 Area=8 square units\boxed{\text{Area}=8\text{ square units}}

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