The document contains a series of mathematical practice questions covering topics such as optimization, differentiation, integration, matrix operations, and economic functions. It includes exercises on constrained and unconstrained optimization, derivatives of various functions, and applications of calculus in economics. Additionally, it addresses concepts like marginal cost, revenue functions, and the properties of matrices.
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SSC 106 Practice Questions
The document contains a series of mathematical practice questions covering topics such as optimization, differentiation, integration, matrix operations, and economic functions. It includes exercises on constrained and unconstrained optimization, derivatives of various functions, and applications of calculus in economics. Additionally, it addresses concepts like marginal cost, revenue functions, and the properties of matrices.
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Distinguish clearly between Constrained and Unconstrained
Optimization 20. Differentiate the function 𝑄 = 300√𝐿 − 4𝐿. And obtain the SUCCESS ACADEMY TUTORIAL value of 𝑀𝑃𝐿 when 𝐿 = 1 and 9. 𝑑𝑦 Motto: Academic Success Via Diligence. 21. Find the first derivatives (𝑑𝑥 ) of the following functions: (i) Contacts: 08158415943; 09023815092. 7𝑥 2 1 SSC 106; PRCATICE QUESTIONS 𝑦 = 3𝑥𝑒 2𝑥 (ii). 𝑦 = 𝑥−1 (iii). 𝑦 = (iii). 𝑦 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥 √12𝑥 2+8 NAME……………………………... DEPARTMENT…………… 22. Given 𝑦 = cos (3𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 ), find (i). 𝑓𝑥 (ii). 𝑓𝑦 (iii) 𝑓𝑥𝑦 (iv) 1. Give any two uses of mathematics in social science. 𝑓𝑦𝑥 (v). Does the function satisfy the youngs theorem? 2. y = mx + b, m in this equation 23. Given the function 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = log 𝑒 (𝑥/𝑦). Find the degree of represents___________________ homogeneity 3. What is the relationship that existed between y and x in 24. A manufacturer determines that the marginal cost in naira is question 1 above? given by; 𝑀(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥. Find the cost function 𝐶(𝑥), 4. If the degree of a linear function is increased by one, we assuming that the fixed cost (cost when 𝑥 = 0 units are produced) is # 30 obtain ______ 25. List and provide appropriate examples the matrix that are 5. The inverse of the exponential function with base 𝑏 is called classified under the following categories; (i). Relationship _______________ 𝑛(𝑥) between its row and column (ii) Structure of the elements 6. A function that is of the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑑(𝑥) ; 𝑑(𝑥) ≠ 0, is (iii). Those that are derive relationship with itself referred to as ______ 26. Find the four second- order partial derivatives of the function 7. If matrix A is 2 x 4 and matrix B is a 4 x 3; the dimension of and verify whether the function is harmonic; 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 2 + the new matrix when multiplied is ____ 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑦 2 1 8. Given that 𝑐(𝑥) = 180𝑥 + 200. (i). Obtain the marginal cost 27. Given ∫ 𝑥 2 𝑒 2𝑥 𝑑𝑥 and ∫ 𝑥(𝑥 + 1)2 𝑑𝑥 (i). What is the suitable function. (ii). What is the change in cost as production method of integrating the above functions (ii) integrate the 𝑥2 9. If 𝑓(𝑥) = , find 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) two functions above, using the method mentioned. (2𝑥+1) 3 2 1 3 10. The total sales (s) for a home video game 𝑡 months after the a. Given that 𝐴 = [ ] 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵 = [ ] 𝐶 = identity 125𝑡 2 1 −4 2 0 game is introduced are given by 𝑠(𝑡) = 𝑡 2+100 find 1 0 matrix = [ ]. Prove that 𝐴(𝐵 + 𝐶) = 𝐴𝐵 + 𝐴𝐶 𝑠 ′ (𝑡). Obtain 𝑠(10), 𝑠 ′ (10). Give a brief interpretation of 0 1 28. ----------- expressed a technical relationship between these results. economic variables. 11. A square matrix that does not have an inverse is referred to as 29. A class of increasing and decreasing functions is termed – ________ 30. Differentiate between the following pair of concepts using 12. State the following theorems with their mathematical relevant example. (i). Explicit and Implicit function. (ii) representation; (i) young’s theorem (ii). Eulers Theorem (iii). Monotonic increasing function and monotonic decreasing Jacobian Theorem. function (iii). Linear and non-linear function (iv). Exponential 13. Determine the degree of homogeneity of the following and logarithmic function (v). Multivariate function and functions; (i) 𝑄 = 𝐴𝐿𝛼 𝐾1−𝛼 , (ii). 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 3𝑦 2 homogenous function (iii). 𝑍 = 𝐴𝑥 𝑎 𝑦 𝑏 1 2 3 31. Given that 𝐴 = [4 5 6] (i). Obtain |𝐴| using Laplace 14. Give a clear difference between definite and indefinite 7 8 9 integral with mathematical illustration method (ii). What type of matrix is 𝐴 3 15. Integrate the following functions; (i). ∫ 5 √𝑢 2 𝑑𝑢 (ii). 32. The marginal cost function of a firm is given as 𝑀𝐶 = 𝑄 2 + 3 3𝑥 ∫(𝑦 − 1)√𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 + 3𝑑𝑦 (iii). ∫ 3𝑥 2+7 𝑑𝑥 (iv). 2𝑄 + 4. Find the total cost if the fixed cost are 100. 33. The marginal revenue of a firm is given as 𝑀𝑅 = 10 − 4𝑄. 3𝑥+3 ∫ (𝑥−2)(𝑥+2) 𝑑𝑥 Find the total revenue function and deduce the demand 0 3𝑥 + 2 equation 16. Given that 𝐴 = [ ], if /A/ = 0, find x 1 4 7 2 𝑥2 17. You have agreed with your parents that the yearly charges to 34. Evaluate the matrix product AX where 𝐴 = [2 6 5] 𝑋 = be paid for your study in OAU is N28,500. It is also in your 8 9 5 𝑥 agreement that an estimated average cost of living per [𝑦]. Hence obtain the value of x, y and z if 𝐴𝑋 = 𝑏 where semester is N50, 000.00 (i). Determine the mathematical 𝑧 function which represents the total cost (Y) of your study and −3 𝑏 = [ 10 ] using matrix inversion method the living expenses in OAU per session in terms of the 1 number of semester (X). (ii). What are the projected total 35. Determine the price elasticity of the demand function 𝑃 = 𝐾 𝑡 costs for a session? 36. Give a clear disparity with examples between exogenous and 18. Given that the total cost of a firm is: 𝐶 = 120𝑞2 − 𝑞2 + endogenous variables. 0.02𝑞3 and the demand function is; P = 114 – 0.25q (i). 37. What is the opposite of a variable? Define and give economic Obtain the marginal cost and marginal revenue function (ii). example of the term named above At what level of output is MC = MR? (iii). Determine the 38. What is calculus profit of the firm at the level of output in (b) above. (iv). Is the 39. Given the function 𝑦 = 𝑈𝑉. Find 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑦 business profitable? Comment on your result. 𝑈 𝑑𝑦 40. Given the function 𝑦 = 𝑉 . Find 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑦 41. Give the function 𝑦 = (3𝑥 2 + 4). Find 𝑑𝑥 42. Given the function 𝑦 = log (𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐). Determine the derivative 43. What did you understand by the term partial derivatives? 44. Differentiate between with examples explicit and implicit function. 45. Define the term determinant in a matrix and identify ways of evaluating it. 46. Define the dimension of a matrix 47. Differentiate the following functions leaving your answers in 1 similar without negative or fractional indices (i). 3 (ii). ⬚√𝑥 𝑥 1 (iii) 3 √𝑥 48. ----- is a matrix whose determinant is zero. 49. Find the relative optimal values of the function 𝑍 = 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 2 50. Integrate the following functions (i) 𝑋 5 + 2𝑋 2 + 9 (ii) 𝑒 𝑋 + 𝑋 2 3𝑋+1 (iii) 𝑋 + 𝑋 3 − 9√𝑋 (iv). 𝑋 2+2𝑋−3 (v). 10𝑒 10𝑋 22 0 0 51. Given that 𝐴 = [ 3 32 0 ] (i). determine the spur of 3 4 22 matrix A (ii). Determine the determinant of matrix A (iii). What type matrix is A. 52. Identify the following types of functions; (i) 𝑦 = 8𝑥 (ii) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 5 (iii). 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 𝑏 (𝑎 ≠ 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏 ≠ 0) 53. State the conditions for matrix multiplications