Graded Individual Assignment Weight: 35%

Made Available: Sunday, March 05, 2023

Due Date: Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2355 hrs ECT

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ALL questions MUST be answered. Additionally, ALL workings MUST be clearly

shown including formulae where applicable. If a specific method/approach is requested
in the question, this approach method MUST be used.

Relevant Course Objectives:

1. Apply main mathematical operations of (addition, subtraction, multiplication and

division) to function.
2. Find the inverse of a function.
3. Form composite functions.
4. Find domain and range of functions.
5. Use the remainder and factor theorem.
6. Find factors of a polynomial using long or synthetic division.
7. Solve quadratic equations using completing the square, factorization or the
quadratic formula.
8. Solve logarithmic and exponential equations.
9. Identify arithmetic and geometric sequences.
10. Find the nth term of an arithmetic sequence and geometric sequence.
11. Apply the knowledge of functions to problems involving supply, demand,
production, revenue and cost.
12. Identify the appropriate functions, equations and sequences which are to be used
in problem solving in the Social Sciences.
13. Use solutions to linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic equations to
determine market equilibrium price and quantity.

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Problem Set A

1. Expand the following expressions:

a. 𝑇𝐶(𝑞) − 2𝑇𝑅(𝑞) − 𝐹𝐶(𝑞) [2 marks]

𝑇𝑉𝐶(𝑞) + 𝐹𝐶(𝑞) − 2𝑝𝑞 − 𝐹𝐶(𝑞) … … (𝟏)

𝑇𝑉𝐶(𝑞) − 2𝑝𝑞 … … (𝟏)

Or

TC(q) – 2TR(q) – FC(q)

TC(q) – 2TC(q) – 2NI(q) – FC(q) … … (𝟏)

-TC(q) – 2NI(q) – FC(q)

-FC(q) – TVC(q) – 2NI(q) – FC(q) … … (𝟏)

-2FC(q) – TVC(q) – 2NI(q)

b. 5𝑞 − (3 − 2𝑞)3 [4 marks]

5𝑞 − (3 − 2𝑞)(3 − 2𝑞)(3 − 2𝑞) … … (𝟏)

5𝑞 − (9 − 12𝑞 + 4𝑞 2 )(3 − 2𝑞) … … (𝟏)

5𝑞 − (27 − 18𝑞 − 36𝑞 + 24𝑞 2 + 12𝑞 2 − 8𝑞 3 ) … … (𝟏)

−27 + 59𝑞 − 36𝑞 2 + 8𝑞 3 … … (𝟏)

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𝑒2
c. 1 − ln (9−𝑥) [4 marks]

1 − 2(ln e2 − 𝑙𝑛(9 − 𝑥)) … … (𝟏), … … (𝟏)

𝟏 − 𝟐 (𝐥𝐧 𝐞𝟐 ) − 𝟐𝒍𝒏(𝟗 − 𝒙)) … … (𝟏), … … (𝟏) alternate lines

𝟏 − 𝟐(𝟐 𝐥𝐧 𝒆) − 𝟐 𝒍𝒏(𝟗 − 𝒙) … … (𝟏), … … (𝟏)alternate lines

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 1 − 4 + 2𝑙𝑛(9 − 𝑥) … … (𝟏)

−3 + 2𝑙𝑛(9 − 𝑥) … … (𝟏)

2. Factorize the following expression:

a. 4𝑦 + 4(2𝑦 ) + 4 [4 marks]

𝑙𝑒𝑡 2𝑦 = 𝑥

(22 )𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 4 … … (𝟏)

(2𝑦 )2 + 4𝑥 + 4

𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 4 … … (𝟏)

𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 4

𝑥(𝑥 + 2) + 2(𝑥 + 2)

(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 2) … … (𝟏)

𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑥 = 2𝑦
(2𝑦 + 2)(2𝑦 + 2) … … (𝟏)

b. 108𝑞 − 36 + 7𝑞 3 − 59𝑞 2 [5 marks]

2 7 -59 108 -36

14 -90 36

7 - 45 18 0

(q - 2)(7𝑞 2 − 45𝑞 + 18) … … (𝟏) for finding the 1st value

(q - 2)(7𝑞 2 − 42𝑞 − 3𝑞 + 18)

(q - 2)(7q(q – 6) – 3(q – 6)) … … (𝟏)𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒔

(q - 2)(7q - 3) (q – 6) … … (𝟏), … … (𝟏), … … (𝟏)

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3. Use Microsoft Excel or otherwise to draw the graph for each of the following
functions to scale, on the same page for −5 < ℎ ≤ 5:
a. 𝐹(ℎ) = −5
b. 𝐺(ℎ) = ℎ2 − 5
c. 𝑀(ℎ) = 5 − ℎ [6 marks]

… … (𝟏), … … (𝟑), … … (𝟐)

Hence, copy and complete the table below for the functions that you have drawn.

𝐹(ℎ) = −5 𝐺(ℎ) = ℎ2 − 5 𝑀(ℎ) = 5 − ℎ

Horizontal intercept point … … (𝟏), … … (𝟏)

… … (𝟏)
Vertical intercept point … … (𝟏) … … (𝟏) … … (𝟏)
State each point 𝐹(ℎ) = −5 … … (𝟏) … … (𝟏)
that the function
intercepted with 𝐺(ℎ) = ℎ2 − 5 … … (𝟏)
another
function. 𝑀(ℎ) = 5 − ℎ

Values from their drawing/sketch [9 marks]

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Problem Set B

1. Write a demand and a supply curve expressed in the form of exponential and
logarithmic functions respectively. Demonstrate graphically or otherwise, that the
functions reflect all the characteristics of a demand and supply curve. [4 marks]

Supply Curve: Any Logarithmic function (𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏 𝑥) with b > 1 for [1 ∞]. Sketch of
graph accompanied (positive slope). … … (𝟏) … … (𝟏)

Demand Curve: Any exponential function (𝑒 −𝑥 ) with a negative power for [0 ∞].
Sketch of graph accompanied (downward sloping). … … (𝟏) … … (𝟏)

2. a. Solve the linear inequality: 2(5 – 𝑥) ≤ 3(5 – 𝑥) - 7 𝑥. [3 marks]

2(5 – 𝑥) ≤ 3(5 – 𝑥) - 7 𝑥
10 − 2𝑥 ≤ 15 − 3𝑥 − 7𝑥
−2𝑥 + 10𝑥 ≤ 15 − 10 … … (𝟏)
8𝑥 ≤ 5 … … (𝟏)
5
𝑥 ≤ … … (𝟏)
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b. Hence or otherwise, represent your solution set on a number line. [1 mark]

-∞ 05 ∞
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3. Solve the system of linear inequalities:
4𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 8
𝑦 −4>𝑥 [7 marks]

4𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≥ 8
Points: (𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 4) (𝑥 = 2, 𝑦 = 0) … … (𝟏), … … (𝟏)

𝑦 −4>𝑥
Points: (𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 4) (𝑥 = −4, 𝑦 = 0) … … (𝟏), … … (𝟏)

… … (𝟏)𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎

Testing point (0,0) … … (𝟏) Testing point (0,0) … … (𝟏)

4(0) + 2(0) ≥ 8 (0) − 4 > (0)
0 ≥ 8 False −4 > 0 False
Or ( 4 marks for solving the equations correctly and not finding the inequalities)

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4. Windies Cricket manufactures Windies supporter jerseys. The quantity q, of these
jerseys demanded weekly is related to the wholesale price per jersey p, by the
following equation:

𝑝 = −0.006𝑞 + 15

The weekly total cost incurred by Windies Cricket for producing q jerseys is:

𝐶(𝑞) = 38𝑞 − 0.02𝑞 2 + 30,000

a. Determine an expression to represent the weekly Revenue function. [2 marks]

𝑅(𝑞) = 𝑝𝑞

𝑅(𝑞) = (−0.006𝑞 + 15)𝑞 … … (𝟏)

𝑅(𝑞) = −0.006𝑞 2 + 15𝑞 … … (𝟏)

b. Determine an expression to represent the weekly Profit function. [3 marks]

𝜋(𝑞) = 𝑅(𝑞) − 𝐶(𝑞)

𝜋(𝑞) = −0.006𝑞 2 + 15𝑞 − (38𝑞 − 0.02𝑞 2 + 30,000) … … (𝟏)

𝜋(𝑞) = −0.006𝑞 2 + 15𝑞 − 38𝑞 + 0.02𝑞 2 − 30,000 … … (𝟏)

𝜋(𝑞) = 0.014𝑞 2 − 23𝑞 − 30,000 … … (𝟏)

c. Calculate the weekly Revenue when ten dozen jerseys are produced and sold.

[1 mark]

𝑅(120) = −0.006(120)2 + 15(120)

𝑅(120) = 1713.6 … … (𝟏) or 1714

d. Will Windies Cricket record a loss or profit if they were to produce and sell 2450

jerseys? [2 marks]

𝜋(2450) = 0.014(2450)2 − 23(2450) − 30,000 … … (𝟏)

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𝜋(2450) = −2315 … … (𝟏)

Windies Cricket will be making a loss of $2,315.00.

e. If Windies Cricket wishes to maintain a total cost less than $42,000.00, what

range(s) of Windies jerseys should be produced. [6 marks]

𝐶(𝑞) < 42000

38𝑞 − 0.02𝑞 2 + 30,000 < 42000 … … (𝟏)

38𝑞 − 0.02𝑞 2 − 12,000 < 0 … … (𝟏)

38𝑞 − 0.02𝑞 2 − 12,000 = 0

−0.02(𝑞 2 − 1900𝑞 + 600,000) = 0 … … (𝟏)

−0.02(𝑞 2 − 1500𝑞 − 400𝑞 + 600,000) = 0

−0.02(𝑞 − 1500)(𝑞 − 400) = 0 … … (𝟏)

𝑞 = 1500 𝑜𝑟 𝑞 = 400 … … (𝟏)

Since 𝑎 = −𝑣𝑒, we are solving 𝑦 < 0

𝑞 > 1500 𝑜𝑟 0 < 𝑞 < 400 … … (𝟏)

f. Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity for Windies jerseys. [5 marks]

𝐴𝑡 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑢𝑚: 𝜋(𝑞) = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑅(𝑞) = 𝐶(𝑞) … … (𝟏)

0.014𝑞 2 − 23𝑞 − 30,000 = 0 … … (𝟏)

𝑎 = 0.014, 𝑏 = −23 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐 = −30000

−𝑏 ± √𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑞=
2𝑎

−(−23) ± √(−23)2 − 4(0.014)(−30000)

𝑞=
2(0.014)

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 23 ± 47
𝑞=
0.028

𝑞 = 2500 𝑜𝑟 𝑞 = −857.14 … … (𝟏), … … (𝟏)

Since q ≥ 0, q = 2500

Therefore, 𝑝 = −0.006(2500) + 15

𝑝 = 0 … … (𝟏)

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Problem Set C
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1. Given that 𝑦 = (𝑟 3 −8)5
a. Determine the inverse for the above function. [4 marks]

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𝑦 = (𝑟 3 −8)5

𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦

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𝑟 = (𝑦 3 −8)5 … … (𝟏)

5
𝑟 4 = 𝑦 3 − 8 … … (𝟏)

5
𝑟 4 + 8 = 𝑦 3 … … (𝟏)

3 5
√(𝑟 4 + 8) = 𝑦 −1 … … (𝟏)

b. State any six (6) possible values that will be included in the domain of the above
function, y. [3 marks]
4
𝑦 = (𝑟 3 −8)5

𝟏
Any 6 positive numbers greater than or equal to 2. … … (𝟐 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉)

2. Classify the following sequences:

a. 𝑟 − 5, 5, 𝑟 + 5, … … … [3 marks]

AP Check

𝑑1 = 5 − (𝑟 − 5) = 10 − 𝑟

𝑑2 = 𝑟 + 5 − 5 = 𝑟 … … (𝟏)Since 𝑑1 ≠ 𝑑2 This series is not an AP

GP Check

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𝑟1 =
𝑟−5

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 𝑟+5 𝑟
𝑟2 = =5+1 … … (𝟏)Since 𝑟1 ≠ 𝑟2 This series is not a GP
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𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑒𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛 𝐴𝑃 𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝐺𝑃 … … (𝟏)

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b. 𝑝, 𝑝2 − 1, 𝑝3 − 2𝑝 + 𝑝 , … …. [4 marks]

AP Check

𝑑1 = 𝑝2 − 1 − 𝑝

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𝑑2 = 𝑝3 − 2𝑝 + 𝑝 − (𝑝2 − 1) = 𝑝3 − 𝑝2 − 2𝑝 + 𝑝 + 1

Since 𝑑1 ≠ 𝑑2 This series is not an AP… … (𝟏)

GP Check

𝑝2 − 1
𝑟1 = = 𝑝 − 𝑝−1 … … (𝟏)
𝑝
1
𝑝3 −2𝑝+ (𝑝2 −1)(𝑝−𝑝−1 )
𝑝
𝑟2 = = = 𝑝 − 𝑝−1 … … (𝟏)
𝑝2 −1 𝑝2 −1

Since 𝑟1 = 𝑟2 This series is a GP

𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝐺𝑃 … … (𝟏)

3. James has two job offers. Massy offers James the job with an initial annual salary of
$38,800.00 along with a guarantee annual increase of $3,200.00 for the first five
years. Unicomer offers him an initial annual salary of $47,600.00 along with
guaranteed annual increases of $1,000.00.

a. Compare and contrast the two offers to determine the company that offers the
highest salary for the fifth year of employment. Show all necessary calculations.
[6 marks]
Massy
𝑎1 = 38800 𝑑 = 3200 𝑛=5 … … (𝟏)
𝑎5 = 𝑎1 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑
𝑎5 = 38800 + (5 − 1)3200
𝑎5 = 38800 + 12800 … … (𝟏)𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈
𝑎5 = 51600 … … (𝟏)

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 James’ expected annual salary if he selects to work at Massy in his fifth year of
employment will be $51,600.00

Unicomer
𝑎1 = 47600 𝑑 = 1000 𝑛=5 … … (𝟏)
𝑎5 = 𝑎1 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑
𝑎5 = 47600 + (5 − 1)1000
𝑎5 = 47600 + 4000 … … (𝟏)𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈
𝑎5 = 51600 … … (𝟏)
James’ expected annual salary if he selects to work at Unicomer in his fifth year
of employment will be $51,600.00

In the fifth year of employment, there isn’t any difference in James’s annual salary
if he chose to work at Massy or Unicomer.

b. Compare and contrast the two offers to determine the company that offers the
most renumeration over five years of employment. Show all necessary
calculations. [6 marks]
Massy
𝑎1 = 38800 𝑑 = 3200 𝑛=5
𝑛
𝑆𝑛 = (2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑)
2
5
𝑆5 = (2(38800) + (5 − 1)3200) … … (𝟏)
2
𝑆5 = 2.5(77600 + 12800) … … (𝟏) working
𝑆5 = 226,000.00 … … (𝟏)

If James works at Massy for five years he is expected to amass a total

renumeration of $226,000.00.

Unicomer
𝑎1 = 47600 𝑑 = 1000 𝑛=5
𝑛
𝑆𝑛 = (2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑)
2

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𝑆5 = (2(47600) + (5 − 1)1000) … … (𝟏)
2
𝑆5 = 2.5(95200 + 4000) … … (𝟏)𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈
𝑆5 = 248,000.00` … … (𝟏)

If James works at Massy for five years he is expected to amass a total

renumeration of $248,000.00.

c. Which company should James take up his employment with if both companies
offer him an annual salary of $60,000.00 in his sixth year? Why? [2 marks]

James should take up employment with Unicomer. 1) Given the high start salary,
he can accomplish more in his earlier work life with unicomer given inflation etc.
2) Over five years, he would be able to amass $22,000.00 more in total
renumeration over that of Massy. … … (𝟏)𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 … … (𝟏)𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏
supporting your ans.

4. It has been projected by UNDP that the population of Wakanda will increase by 0.8%
for each of the next quarters for 5 years. If Wakanda registered a population of 25,000
in the second quarter of 2023:
a. What is the expected population in Wakanda after the third quarter in 2025?
[4 marks]

𝑎1 = 25,000 𝑟 = 1.008 𝑛 = 9 … … (𝟏)

𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎𝑟 𝑛

𝑎9 = 25000(1.008)9 … … (𝟏)

𝑎9 = 26,858.68821 … … (𝟏)

The population will be approximately 26,859. … … (𝟏)

Or ( 2 marks for manually calculating the value for the wrong value for n )

(3 marks for the correct working for the wrong value for n)

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b. What is the expected population in Wakanda after the first quarter in 2030?
[3 marks]

𝑎1 = 25,000 𝑟 = 1.008 𝑛 = (5 ∗ 4) = 20 … … (𝟏) for the selection of n

The last period as per the rate interval of 5 years ends in the second quarter of
2028. Therefore, the population can only be determined up to this point.

As at the above-mentioned:

𝑎20 = 25000(1.008)20

𝑎20 = 25000(1.008)20

𝑎20 = 29,319.10109 … … (𝟏)

The population will be approximately 29,319. … … (𝟏)

Or ( 2 marks for manually calculating the value for the wrong value for n )

(2 marks for the correct working for the wrong value for n)

The End

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