PROBLEMS

d) Show that the rectangle with the (4) .

A rectangle is bounded by the x -

and
y
-

which be through ( 0,3 ) ( )

largest possible and line
area can axes and 6,0 as
,

inscribed in circle is a shown

given
a :

square ,
=
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(2) A launches his boat from A
man point What
length and width should the
rectangle
bank of 3km wrote have that its is
on a a
straight river ,
,
so area a maximum .

and wants to reach point B ,

8km

downstream on the
opposite bank ,
as (5) An ant located at one corner of a unit cube

quickly as possible . He could proceed in wants to walk to the point

determine at the opposite

of the Three ways corner Use calculus to the

any
; .

Row his boat the river to

point shortest path Can solve the
i. across .

you problem
C then run to B .
Without calculus ?
,

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,

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2. Row directly to B .
,
in
,

'
'

to
D
-

3. Row to some point between Cana B ,

( .
.
.
-
-

and then run to B ,

If he can now 6km/h r

and run 8km/h ,
where should he land to reach B as (6) A legal -
sized sheet of paper ( 8.5in × 14 in ;)

Folded that
possible ? is a corner touches

see
soon as so

the opposite 14 - inch edge ( .

figure ) .

(3) Four feet of wire is to be used to form a square What is the minimum length of a fold ?

and a circle How much of the wire should be

⇒
.

for for
'

used the and the circle to enclose

'

square
-
"
-
1
,

told '
1
?
,

a maximum combined area

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,
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