Differential Calculus

 Functions, Continuity, Limits

1. Question: The limit of a function f(x) as x approaches a is denoted by:

a) f(a)
b) f'(a)
c) lim(x→a) f(x)
d) ∫(x=a) f(x) dx

Solution: The correct answer is c) lim(x→a) f(x). The limit of a function as x approaches a is represented by the
notation lim(x→a) f(x).

2. Question: Which of the following is not a necessary condition for a function to be continuous at a point?
a) The function is defined at the point.
b) The left-hand limit and right-hand limit exist at the point.
c) The function is differentiable at the point.
d) The value of the function at the point is equal to the limit of the function at that point.

Solution: The correct answer is c) The function is differentiable at the point. Differentiability is not a necessary
condition for continuity. A function can be continuous without being differentiable.

3. Question: The derivative of f(x) = 3x^2 - 4x + 2 with respect to x is:

a) 6x - 4
b) 6x - 2
c) 6x - 4x + 2
d) 3x^2 - 4x

Solution: The correct answer is a) 6x - 4. To find the derivative of a polynomial function, we differentiate each
term separately. The derivative of 3x^2 is 6x, the derivative of -4x is -4, and the derivative of 2 (a constant term) is
0. Therefore, the derivative of f(x) is 6x - 4.

4. Question: Which of the following functions is not differentiable at x = 0?

a) f(x) = |x|
b) f(x) = x^3
c) f(x) = √(x)
d) f(x) = sin(x)

Solution: The correct answer is a) f(x) = |x|. The function |x| is not differentiable at x = 0 because it has a sharp
point at that location. The derivative of |x| does not exist at x = 0.

5. Question: The function f(x) = e^x - 1 has a vertical asymptote at:

a) x = 0
b) x = 1
c) x = -1
d) x = ∞

Solution: The correct answer is a) x = 0. The function f(x) = e^x - 1 does not have a vertical asymptote. It is an
exponential function shifted downwards by 1 unit.

6. Question: The limit of sin(x)/x as x approaches 0 is equal to:

a) 0
b) 1
c) π
d) ∞

Solution: The correct answer is b) 1. The limit of sin(x)/x as x approaches 0 is 1. This limit is a fundamental result
in calculus and is often used in various mathematical derivations.

7. Question: The derivative of ln(x) with respect to x is:

a) 1/x
b) x
c) e^x
d) -1/x
 Solution: The correct answer is a) 1/x. The derivative of ln(x) with respect to x is 1/x. This is a result derived from
the properties of logarithmic functions.

8. Question: The derivative of a constant function is:

a) 0
b) 1
c) -1
d) The derivative does not exist for a constant function.

Solution: The correct answer is a) 0. The derivative of a constant function is always 0. This is because a constant
function does not change with respect to its independent variable.

9. Question: Which of the following functions is not continuous on its entire domain?
a) f(x) = x^2 - 3x + 2
b) f(x) = √(x)
c) f(x) = 1/x
d) f(x) = cos(x)

Solution: The correct answer is c) f(x) = 1/x. The function f(x) = 1/x is not continuous at x = 0 because it has a
vertical asymptote at that point. It is discontinuous at x = 0.

10. Question: The limit of a constant function as x approaches any value is:
a) The constant value
b) 0
c) Undefined
d) Infinity

Solution: The correct answer is a) The constant value. The limit of a constant function as x approaches any value
is always the constant value itself. The function does not change as x approaches any specific value.
  Derivatives and its applications

1. Question: Find the derivative of the function f(x) = 3x^2 - 2x + 1.

(a) f'(x) = 6x - 2
(b) f'(x) = 3x^2 - 2x
(c) f'(x) = 6x - 2x + 1
(d) f'(x) = 6x - 2

Solution: The derivative of a function represents its rate of change. Taking the derivative of f(x) using the power
rule, we get f'(x) = 6x - 2. Therefore, the correct answer is (d).

2. Question: What is the derivative of ln(x) with respect to x?

(a) 1/x
(b) x
(c) -1/x
(d) 1

Solution: The derivative of the natural logarithm function, ln(x), is equal to 1/x. Hence, the correct answer is (a).

3. Question: What is the derivative of the function f(x) = sin(x) + cos(x)?

(a) cos(x) - sin(x)
(b) -sin(x) - cos(x)
(c) sin(x) + cos(x)
(d) -sin(x) + cos(x)

Solution: The derivatives of sin(x) and cos(x) are cos(x) and -sin(x), respectively. Therefore, the derivative of f(x) =
sin(x) + cos(x) is f'(x) = cos(x) - sin(x). Hence, the correct answer is (a).

4. Question: Find the critical point(s) of the function f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 - 9x + 5.
(a) x = -1, x = 5
(b) x = -1, x = 1
(c) x = -3, x = 1
(d) x = 1, x = 3

Solution: To find the critical points, we need to find the values of x for which f'(x) = 0. Taking the derivative of f(x)
and setting it equal to zero, we get 3x^2 - 6x - 9 = 0. Solving this quadratic equation, we find x = -1 and x = 3. Hence,
the correct answer is (a).

5. Question: What is the second derivative of the function f(x) = 4x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x - 1?
(a) 12x^2 - 6x + 2
(b) 12x^2 - 6x - 2
(c) 12x^2 - 6x
(d) 12x^2 - 6x - 1

Solution: Taking the derivative of f(x) twice, we obtain f''(x) = 12x^2 - 6x + 2. Therefore, the correct answer is (a).

6. Question: Find the slope of the tangent line to the curve y = x^3 - 2x + 1 at the point (1, 0).
(a) 1
(b) -1
(c) 3
(d) -3

Solution: To find the slope of the tangent line, we need to evaluate the derivative of the function at the given
point. The derivative of y = x^3 - 2x + 1 is y' = 3x^2 - 2. Plugging in x = 1, we get y'(1) = 3(1)^2 - 2 = 3 - 2 = 1. Hence,
the correct answer is (a).

7. Question: What is the derivative of the function f(x) = e^x * ln(x)?

(a) e^x * ln(x) + e^x / x
(b) e^x * ln(x) - e^x / x
(c) e^x * (1 + ln(x))
(d) e^x * (ln(x) - 1)

Solution: To find the derivative of f(x), we can use the product rule. Applying the product rule, we get f'(x) = e^x *
ln(x) + e^x / x. Hence, the correct answer is (a).
8. Question: Find the maximum value of the function f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x + 2 on the interval [0, 4].
(a) 14
(b) 16
(c) 18
(d) 20

Solution: To find the maximum value, we need to evaluate the function at the critical points within the given
interval and compare their values. Taking the derivative of f(x) and setting it equal to zero, we get 3x^2 - 12x + 9 =
0. Solving this quadratic equation, we find x = 1 and x = 3. Evaluating f(x) at these points, we get f(1) = 6 and f(3) =
2. Therefore, the maximum value is 6. Hence, the correct answer is (b).

9. Question: Find the area enclosed by the curve y = x^2 and the x-axis on the interval [0, 2].
(a) 4/3 square units
(b) 8/3 square units
(c) 4 square units
(d) 8 square units

Solution: To find the area enclosed by the curve and the x-axis, we need to evaluate the definite integral of the
function f(x) = x^2 over the given interval. Evaluating the integral, we get ∫[0, 2] x^2 dx = [x^3/3] from 0 to 2 =
(2^3/3) - (0^3/3) = 8/3 square units. Hence, the correct answer is (b).

10. Question: Find the value of x that minimizes the function f(x) = 2x^2 - 4x + 3.
(a) x = -1
(b) x = 0
(c) x = 1
(d) x = 2

Solution: To find the value that minimizes the function, we need to find the critical point(s) by setting the
derivative of f(x) equal to zero. Taking the derivative of f(x) and setting it equal to zero, we get 4x - 4 = 0. Solving
this equation, we find x = 1. Therefore, the correct answer is (c).
  Higher-order Derivatives

Question 1:
What is the second derivative of the function f(x) = 3x^4 + 2x^3 - 5x^2 + 7x - 1?
A) 60x^2 + 12x - 5
B) 12x^3 + 6x^2 - 10x + 7
C) 12x^3 + 6x^2 - 10x
D) 12x^3 + 6x^2 + 10x + 7

Solution 1:
The first derivative of f(x) is f'(x) = 12x^3 + 6x^2 - 10x + 7.
Taking the derivative of f'(x), we obtain the second derivative f''(x) = 36x^2 + 12x - 10.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A) 60x^2 + 12x - 5.

Question 2:
For a differentiable function f(x), which of the following statements is true regarding its second derivative?
A) If f''(x) > 0 for all x, then f(x) is increasing.
B) If f''(x) < 0 for all x, then f(x) is concave up.
C) If f''(x) = 0 for all x, then f(x) is constant.
D) If f''(x) > 0 for all x, then f(x) has a relative minimum.

Solution 2:
The correct answer is option D) If f''(x) > 0 for all x, then f(x) has a relative minimum.
If the second derivative of a function is positive for all x, it means the function is concave up. In such cases, the
function has a relative minimum.

Question 3:
What is the third derivative of the function f(x) = 5x^2 - 8x + 2?
A) 10x - 8
B) 0
C) 10
D) 4x - 8

Solution 3:
Taking the derivative of f(x), we get f'(x) = 10x - 8.
The second derivative of f(x) is f''(x) = 10.
Finally, taking the derivative of f''(x), we find f'''(x) = 0.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) 0.

Question 4:
For a function f(x), if the second derivative f''(x) = 0 for all x, what can we conclude about the function?
A) f(x) is a constant function.
B) f(x) is a linear function.
C) f(x) is a quadratic function.
D) f(x) is a cubic function.

Solution 4:
The correct answer is option A) f(x) is a constant function.
If the second derivative of a function is zero for all x, it means the function is linear or constant. In this case, since
the options include only one constant function, that is the correct answer.

Question 5:
What is the fourth derivative of the function f(x) = sin(x)?
A) sin(x)
B) -cos(x)
C) -sin(x)
D) cos(x)

Solution 5:
The derivative of sin(x) is cos(x).
Taking the derivative of cos(x), we obtain -sin(x).
Continuing the process, we find the third derivative is -cos(x).
Finally, taking the derivative of -cos(x), we get the fourth derivative as sin(x).
Therefore, the correct answer is option A) sin(x).
Question 6:
If f(x) = e^x, what is the nth derivative of f(x) with respect to x?
A) e^x
B) x^n * e^x
C) x^(n-1) * e^x
D) n! * e^x

Solution 6:
The derivative of e^x is e^x itself. So, for every derivative, we will have e^x.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A) e^x.

Question 7:
For a function f(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 + 5x + 1, what is the value of f'''(1)?
A) 9
B) 6
C) 2
D) 0

Solution 7:
Taking the derivative of f(x), we get f'(x) = 3x^2 + 4x + 5.
The second derivative of f(x) is f''(x) = 6x + 4.
Finally, taking the derivative of f''(x), we find f'''(x) = 6.
Substituting x = 1 into f'''(x), we get f'''(1) = 6.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) 6.

Question 8:
If f(x) = x^4 + 2x^3 - 3x^2 + 7, what is the x-coordinate of the point where f(x) has a relative maximum?
A) -1
B) 0
C) 1
D) 2

Solution 8:
To find the x-coordinate of a relative maximum, we need to examine the first derivative.
Taking the derivative of f(x), we get f'(x) = 4x^3 + 6x^2 - 6x.
Setting f'(x) = 0 and solving for x, we find x = -1, 0, or 1.
By analyzing the second derivative, we can determine whether these points are relative maxima or minima.
Taking the second derivative, we have f''(x) = 12x^2 + 12x - 6.
By substituting x = -1, 0, and 1 into f''(x), we find that only at x = -1, f''(x) < 0.
Thus, x = -1 is the x-coordinate of the relative maximum.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A) -1.

Question 9:
If f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 5x - 2, what is the inflection point of f(x)?
A) (-1, -4)
B) (0, -2)
C) (1, 1)
D) (2, 2)

Solution 9:
To find the inflection point, we need to determine the values of x at which the concavity changes.
Taking the second derivative of f(x), we have f''(x) = 6x - 6.
Setting f''(x) = 0 and solving for x, we find x = 1.
Therefore, the inflection point occurs at x = 1.
Substituting x = 1 into f(x), we find f(1) = 1.
Thus, the inflection point is (1, 1).
Therefore, the correct answer is option C) (1, 1).

Orrrrr

1. Question: What is the third derivative of f(x) = 4x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x + 1?

a) 12x^2 + 4x - 5
b) 24x + 4
c) 12x^2 + 4
 d) 12x^2 + 2x - 5
Explanation: The third derivative is obtained by differentiating the given function three times. Differentiating f(x)
once gives f'(x) = 12x^2 + 4x - 5. Differentiating f'(x) gives the second derivative f''(x) = 24x + 4. Finally,
differentiating f''(x) gives the third derivative f'''(x) = 24.

2. Question: Find the value of d^3/dx^3 (sin^2(x)).

a) -2sin(x)cos^2(x)
b) -2sin^2(x)cos(x)
c) -2sin(x)cos(x)
d) -2sin(x)cos(x)cos^2(x)
Explanation: Using the chain rule, we differentiate sin^2(x) three times with respect to x. The third derivative is
d^3/dx^3 (sin^2(x)) = -2sin(x)cos(x)cos^2(x).

3. Question: If f(x) = e^x, what is the nth derivative of f(x)?

a) e^x
b) x^n
c) n!
d) 0
Explanation: The nth derivative of f(x) = e^x is e^x for any positive integer value of n. The exponential function
e^x remains the same after any number of differentiations.

4. Question: Find the value of d^2/dx^2 (ln(x^3)).

a) 3/x
b) 6/x
c) 9/x
d) 1/(3x)
Explanation: Applying the chain rule, we differentiate ln(x^3) twice with respect to x. The second derivative is
d^2/dx^2 (ln(x^3)) = 3/x.

5. Question: What is the derivative of f(x) = 3x^4 - 2x^2 + 7x - 9?

a) 12x^3 - 4x + 7
b) 12x^3 - 4x^2 + 7
c) 12x^3 - 4x + 7x - 9
d) 12x^3 - 4x^2 + 7x
Explanation: Differentiating f(x) gives f'(x) = 12x^3 - 4x^2 + 7x. This is the derivative of the given function.

6. Question: Find the value of d^3/dx^3 (x^2e^x).

a) x^2e^x
b) x^3e^x
c) x^3e^x + 2xe^x
d) x^2e^x + 3xe^x
Explanation: Using the product rule and the chain rule, we differentiate x^2e^x three times. The third derivative
is d^3/dx^3 (x^2e^x) = x^3e^x + 2xe^x.

7. Question: What is the derivative of f(x) = sqrt(x) + ln(x)?

a) 1/(2sqrt(x)) + 1/x
b) 1/(2sqrt(x)) - 1/x
c) 1/(2sqrt(x)) + 1/ln(x)
d) 1/(2sqrt(x)) - 1/ln(x)
Explanation: The derivative of sqrt(x) is 1/(2sqrt(x)) and the derivative of ln(x) is 1/x. Therefore, the derivative of
f(x) is 1/(2sqrt(x)) + 1/x.

8. Question: Find the value of d^2/dx^2 (cos^2(x)).

a) -2cos(x)sin(x)
b) -2sin^2(x)
c) -2cos(x)sin(x)sin^2(x)
d) -2cos(x)sin(x)cos^2(x)
Explanation: Applying the chain rule, we differentiate cos^2(x) twice with respect to x. The second derivative is
d^2/dx^2 (cos^2(x)) = -2cos(x)sin(x).

9. Question: If f(x) = ln(sin(x)), what is the derivative of f(x)?

a) 1/(sin(x)cos(x))
b) cot(x)
c) -cosec^2(x)
d) cos(x)/sin(x)
 Explanation: The derivative of ln(sin(x)) is obtained using the chain rule. The derivative is 1/(sin(x)cos(x)).

10. Question: Find the value of d^3/dx^3 (x^4 + 3x^3 - 2x^2 + 5x - 1).
a) 24x + 18
b) 24x + 18x - 4
c) 12x^2 + 9x - 4
d) 12x^2 + 9
Explanation: Differentiating the given function three times gives the third derivative. The third derivative is
d^3/dx^3 (x^4 + 3x^3 - 2x^2 + 5x - 1) = 24x + 18.
  Parametric Equations

Question 1:
What is the derivative of the function f(x) = 3x^2 - 2x + 5 with respect to x?
a) 6x - 2
b) 6x + 2
c) 3x - 2
d) 3x + 2

Solution 1:
To find the derivative of f(x), we apply the power rule. The power rule states that the derivative of x^n is n * x^(n-
1). Applying this rule to each term, we get f'(x) = 6x - 2. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 6x - 2.

Question 2:
Find the critical points of the function g(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x + 2.
a) x = 1, x = 2
b) x = 2, x = 3
c) x = 1, x = 3
d) x = 2, x = 4

Solution 2:
To find the critical points, we need to find the values of x where g'(x) = 0. Taking the derivative of g(x), we have
g'(x) = 3x^2 - 12x + 9. Setting g'(x) equal to 0 and solving for x, we get x = 1 and x = 3. Therefore, the correct answer
is (c) x = 1, x = 3.

Question 3:
What is the derivative of the function f(x) = e^x + ln(x)?
a) e^x + 1/x
b) e^x - 1/x
c) e^x - ln(x)
d) e^x + ln(x)

Solution 3:
To find the derivative of f(x), we use the properties of the exponential and natural logarithmic functions. The
derivative of e^x is e^x, and the derivative of ln(x) is 1/x. Therefore, the derivative of f(x) is e^x + 1/x. The correct
answer is (a) e^x + 1/x.

Question 4:
Find the integral of the function g(x) = 4x^3 - 2x + 7 with respect to x.
a) x^4 - x^2 + 7x + C
b) x^4 - x^2 + 7x
c) x^4 - x^2 + 7
d) 2x^4 - x^2 + 7x + C

Solution 4:
To find the integral of g(x), we apply the power rule for integration. The power rule states that the integral of x^n
with respect to x is (1/(n+1)) * x^(n+1) + C, where C is the constant of integration. Applying this rule to each term,
we get the integral of g(x) as x^4/4 - x^2/2 + 7x + C. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) x^4/4 - x^2/2 + 7x + C.

Question 5:
What is the derivative of the function f(x) = sin(x^2)?
a) 2x * cos(x^2)
b) 2x * sin(x^2)
c) cos(x^2)
d) sin(x^2)

Solution 5:
To find the derivative of f(x), we use the chain rule. The chain rule states that if we have a function of the form
g(h(x)), then the derivative is given by g'(h(x)) * h'(x). Applying the chain rule to f(x) = sin(x^2), we have f'(x) =
cos(x^2) * 2x. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 2x * cos(x^2).

Question 6:
Find the equation of the tangent line to the curve defined by the parametric equations x = t^2 and y = 2t + 1 at the
point (1, 3).
a) y = 2x + 1
b) y = 4x - 1
c) y = 2x - 1
d) y = 4x + 1

Solution 6:
To find the equation of the tangent line, we need to find the derivative of y with respect to x. Using the chain rule,
we have dy/dx = (dy/dt)/(dx/dt). Taking the derivatives, we find dy/dt = 2 and dx/dt = 2t. Substituting t = 1 into
dy/dt and dx/dt, we have dy/dx = 2/2 = 1. Therefore, the equation of the tangent line is y - 3 = 1(x - 1), which
simplifies to y = x + 2. The correct answer is not listed among the options.

Question 7:
Find the second derivative of the function f(x) = 3x^4 - 2x^3 + 5x^2 - 7x + 4.
a) 12x^2 - 6x + 5
b) 12x^3 - 6x^2 + 5x
c) 12x^3 - 6x^2 + 5
d) 12x^2 - 6x + 5x

Solution 7:
To find the second derivative of f(x), we differentiate the first derivative of f(x). Taking the derivative of f(x), we
have f'(x) = 12x^3 - 6x^2 + 10x - 7. Differentiating f'(x), we obtain f''(x) = 36x^2 - 12x + 10. Therefore, the correct
answer is (a) 12x^2 - 6x + 5.

Question 8:
Find the area enclosed by the curve defined by the parametric equations x = cos(t) and y = sin(2t) for t in the
interval [0, π].
a) π/4
b) π/2
c) π
d) 2π

Solution 8:
To find the area enclosed by the curve, we use the formula for the area enclosed by a parametric curve given by A
= ∫(y*dx), where x and y are expressed in terms of the parameter t. In this case, we have x = cos(t) and y = sin(2t).
Substituting these expressions into the formula, we have A = ∫(sin(2t)*(-sin(t))) dt. Evaluating the integral from 0 to
π, we find A = [-cos(2t)/2] from 0 to π. Plugging in the limits, we get A = [-cos(2π)/2] - [-cos(0)/2] = (1/2) - (1/2) = 0.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) π/4.

Question

9:
Find the derivative of the function f(x) = sqrt(3x^2 + 2x - 1).
a) (3x + 1) / (2sqrt(3x^2 + 2x - 1))
b) (3x + 2) / (2sqrt(3x^2 + 2x - 1))
c) (6x + 2) / (sqrt(3x^2 + 2x - 1))
d) (6x + 1) / (sqrt(3x^2 + 2x - 1))

Solution 9:
To find the derivative of f(x), we use the chain rule. The chain rule states that if we have a function of the form
g(h(x)), then the derivative is given by g'(h(x)) * h'(x). In this case, g(x) = sqrt(x) and h(x) = 3x^2 + 2x - 1. Taking the
derivatives, we have g'(x) = 1 / (2sqrt(x)) and h'(x) = 6x + 2. Applying the chain rule, we get f'(x) = (1 / (2sqrt(3x^2 +
2x - 1))) * (6x + 2). Simplifying the expression, we have f'(x) = (3x + 1) / (2sqrt(3x^2 + 2x - 1)). Therefore, the correct
answer is (a) (3x + 1) / (2sqrt(3x^2 + 2x - 1)).

Question 10:
Find the value of the derivative dy/dx for the parametric equations x = 2t^3 and y = t^2 - t.
a) 6t - 1
b) 6t^2 - 1
c) 3t - 1
d) 3t^2 - 1

Solution 10:
To find dy/dx, we differentiate y with respect to x using the chain rule. dy/dx = (dy/dt) / (dx/dt). Taking the
derivatives of x = 2t^3 and y = t^2 - t, we have dx/dt = 6t^2 and dy/dt = 2t - 1. Dividing dy/dt by dx/dt, we get (2t -
1) / (6t^2). Simplifying the expression, we have dy/dx = (1/3t) - (1/6t^2). Therefore, the correct answer is not listed
among the options.
  Partial Differentiation

1. Question: Find the partial derivative of the function f(x, y) = x^2y^3 with respect to x.
Options:
(a) 2xy^3
(b) 3x^2y^2
(c) 2xy^2
(d) 3x^2y^3

Solution: Taking the partial derivative of f(x, y) = x^2y^3 with respect to x, we treat y as a constant. Therefore, the
derivative of x^2y^3 with respect to x is 2xy^3. Hence, the correct option is (a) 2xy^3.

2. Question: Find the critical points of the function f(x, y) = x^2 + 4xy + y^2.
Options:
(a) (0, 0)
(b) (-2, 2)
(c) (1, -1)
(d) No critical points

Solution: To find the critical points, we need to find the values of x and y where both partial derivatives of f(x, y)
are equal to zero. Differentiating f(x, y) partially with respect to x, we get 2x + 4y = 0. Differentiating partially with
respect to y, we get 4x + 2y = 0. Solving these equations simultaneously, we find the critical point to be (0, 0).
Therefore, the correct option is (a) (0, 0).

3. Question: Find the directional derivative of the function f(x, y) = 3x^2 - 2xy at the point (1, 2) in the direction of
the vector v = [3, -1].
Options:
(a) -7
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) -10

Solution: The directional derivative is given by the dot product of the gradient of f(x, y) and the unit vector in the
direction of v. The gradient of f(x, y) is [∂f/∂x, ∂f/∂y] = [6x - 2y, -2x]. At the point (1, 2), the gradient is [6(1) - 2(2), -
2(1)] = [2, -2]. The unit vector in the direction of v is v/|v| = [3/√10, -1/√10]. Taking the dot product, we get
(2)(3/√10) + (-2)(-1/√10) = 6/√10 + 2/√10 = 8/√10. Rationalizing the denominator, we get (8/√10)(√10/√10) =
8√10/10 = 4√10/5. Hence, the correct option is (c) 10.

4. Question: Find the second-order partial derivative ∂^2f/∂x∂y of the function f(x, y) = 3x^2y - 2xy^2.
Options:
(a) 3xy - 2y^2
(b) 3x^2 - 4xy
(c) 6xy - 4y^2
(d) 6x - 4y

Solution: To find the second-order partial derivative ∂^2f/∂x∂y, we differentiate f(x, y) partially with respect to x
and then y. Differentiating partially with respect to x, we get ∂f/∂x = 6xy - 2y^2. Now, differentiating this with
respect to y, we get ∂^2f/∂x∂y = 6x - 4y. Hence, the correct option is (d) 6x - 4y.

5. Question: Find the absolute maximum and minimum values of the function f(x, y) = x^3 + y^3 on the closed
triangular region bounded by the lines x = 0, y = 0, and x + y = 1.
Options:
(a) Absolute maximum: 1, Absolute minimum: 0
(b) Absolute maximum: 1/3, Absolute minimum: 0
(c) Absolute maximum: 1, Absolute minimum: 1/3
(d) Absolute maximum: 0, Absolute minimum: 1

Solution: To find the absolute maximum and minimum values of f(x, y) on the given region, we evaluate f(x, y) at
the critical points and at the boundary points. The critical point is (1/3, 1/3), and the function value at this point is
(1/3)^3 + (1/3)^3 = 2/27. Evaluating f(x, y) at the boundary points:
- At (0, 0), f(0, 0) = 0.
- At (0, 1), f(0, 1) = 1.
- At (1, 0), f(1, 0) = 1.
 Thus, the absolute maximum value is 1, and the absolute minimum value is 0. Therefore, the correct option is (a)
Absolute maximum: 1, Absolute minimum: 0.

6. Question: Find the equation of the tangent plane to the surface z = 2x^2 + y^2 at the point (1, -1, 3).
Options:
(a) z = 4x + 2y - 5
(b) z = 4x + 2y + 5
(c) z = 4x - 2y - 5
(d) z = 4x - 2y + 5

Solution: The equation of the tangent plane to the surface z = f(x, y) at the point (a, b, c) is given by (x - a) ∂f/∂x +
(y - b) ∂f/∂y + (z - c) = 0. Taking the partial derivatives of f(x, y) = 2x^2 + y^2 with respect to x and y, we get ∂f/∂x =
4x and ∂f/∂y = 2y. Substituting the point (1, -1, 3) and the derivatives into the equation, we have (x - 1)(4) + (y + 1)
(2) + (z - 3) = 0. Simplifying, we get 4x + 2y - z = -5. Rearranging the terms, we obtain z = 4x + 2y - 5. Hence, the
correct option is (a) z

= 4x + 2y - 5.

7. Question: Find the local maximum and minimum values of the function f(x, y) = x^2 + 4xy - 4y^2.
Options:
(a) Local maximum: (0, 0), Local minimum: (1, -1)
(b) Local maximum: (-1, 1), Local minimum: (0, 0)
(c) Local maximum: (0, 0), Local minimum: (-1, 1)
(d) Local maximum: (1, -1), Local minimum: (0, 0)

Solution: To find the local maximum and minimum values, we need to find the critical points by setting the partial
derivatives of f(x, y) equal to zero. Taking the partial derivatives, we get ∂f/∂x = 2x + 4y and ∂f/∂y = 4x - 8y. Setting
these equal to zero, we have the equations 2x + 4y = 0 and 4x - 8y = 0. Solving these equations, we find the critical
point to be (0, 0). To determine the nature of this critical point, we evaluate the second-order partial derivatives.
The second-order partial derivative test reveals that it is a saddle point. Hence, the correct option is (a) Local
maximum: (0, 0), Local minimum: (1, -1).

8. Question: Find the total differential of the function f(x, y) = 2x^3 + xy^2 at the point (2, -1).
Options:
(a) df = 6x^2dx + y^2dy
(b) df = 6x^2dx + 2xydy
(c) df = 6x^2dx - y^2dy
(d) df = 6x^2dx - 2xydy

Solution: The total differential of a function is given by df = (∂f/∂x)dx + (∂f/∂y)dy. Taking the partial derivatives of
f(x, y) = 2x^3 + xy^2, we get ∂f/∂x = 6x^2 + y^2 and ∂f/∂y = 2xy. Substituting the point (2, -1) into the equation, we
have df = (6(2)^2 + (-1)^2)dx + 2(2)(-1)dy = 24dx - 4dy. Simplifying, we obtain df = 6x^2dx - 2xydy. Hence, the
correct option is (d) df = 6x^2dx - 2xydy.

9. Question: Find the absolute maximum and minimum values of the function f(x, y) = x^2 + 4y^2 + 4xy on the
closed disk D: x^2 + y^2 ≤ 4.
Options:
(a) Absolute maximum: 16, Absolute minimum: 0
(b) Absolute maximum: 20, Absolute minimum: 0
(c) Absolute maximum: 16, Absolute minimum: 4
(d) Absolute maximum: 20, Absolute minimum: 4

Solution: To find the absolute maximum and minimum values of f(x, y) on the closed disk, we evaluate f(x, y) at
the critical points and on the boundary of the disk. The critical point is (0, 0), and the function value at this point is
(0)^2 + 4(0)^2 + 4(0)(0) = 0. Evaluating f(x, y) on the boundary of the disk:
- At (2, 0), f(2, 0) = 2^2 + 4(0)^2 + 4(2)(0) = 4.
- At (-2, 0), f(-2, 0) = (-2)^2 + 4(0)^2 + 4(-2)(0) = 4.
- At (0, 2), f(0, 2) = (0)^2 + 4(2)^2 + 4(0)(2) = 16.
- At (0, -2), f(0, -2) = (0)^2 + 4(-2)^2 + 4(0)(-2) = 16.
Thus, the absolute maximum value is 16, and the absolute minimum value is 4. Therefore, the correct option is
(c) Absolute maximum: 16, Absolute minimum: 4.

10. Question: Find the second-order partial derivative ∂^2f/∂y^2 of the function f(x, y) = 4x^2 + 3xy + y^3.
Options:
(a) 6y
 (b) 6xy
(c) 6x + 6y
(d) 6y^2

Solution: To find the second-order partial derivative ∂^2f/∂y^2, we differentiate f(x, y) partially with respect to y
and then y again. Differentiating partially with respect to y, we get ∂f/∂y = 3x + 3y^2. Now, differentiating this with
respect to y, we get ∂^2f/∂y^2 = 6y. Hence, the correct option is (a) 6y.