Suppose that the points (1, 1), (2, 4), and (3, 2) lie on the graph of the continuous function f,
where f(x) 0. Use the trapezoidal rule and all of the given points to approximate the area
between the graph of f and the x–axis on the interval 1, 3 .
A bacteria population is increasing at a rate of dp
dt = 8t7t2. Find p as a function of t.
Scientists use the formula S=kW2/3 to determine an animal’s surface area S (in square
meters) from its weight W (in kilograms), where k is a constant that varies from animal to
animal. Suppose the scientist studies a certain animal with k= 0.1. Use differentials to
approximate the surface area if the animal weighs 124 kilograms. (Hint: Use W= 125.)
It is estimated that service industries will grow at the rate of R’(t) = 5e1/(t+1) where t is the
time in decades and R(t) is the percent of (non–farming) workers who are employed in the
service industry. If 30 percent of the (non–farming) workers are now in the service
industry, then use the trapezoidal rule and
n= 4 to approximate 30 +
2
0
5e1/(t+1) dt, the percentage of workers who will be working
in the service industry in 2 decades.
Use differentials to approximate: e0.2
Use Simpson’s rule with n= 4 to estimate the value of
2
0
2xdx