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09B Extra Challenge Optimization Problems - MCV4U

The document presents a series of optimization problems related to geometry and economics, including maximizing areas and volumes of various shapes, as well as revenue generation for a car dealer. Each problem is accompanied by a solution or formula, with specific dimensions or ratios provided for maximum efficiency. Additionally, there are communication questions that require explanation and justification of the methods used to derive the solutions.

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09B Extra Challenge Optimization Problems - MCV4U

The document presents a series of optimization problems related to geometry and economics, including maximizing areas and volumes of various shapes, as well as revenue generation for a car dealer. Each problem is accompanied by a solution or formula, with specific dimensions or ratios provided for maximum efficiency. Additionally, there are communication questions that require explanation and justification of the methods used to derive the solutions.

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Extra Challenge Optimization Questions

A couple of hard Application Problems:(answers unverified -- let me know if I am wrong or if I am right)

1. Khushi is designing a Norman Window (a window that has the shape of a rectangle capped by a
semicircular region) and is thinking about how to frame the edge of the window. The cost of
framing a straight edge is $20/m and the cost of framing a curved edge is $100/m. If Cindy has
only $500, what are the dimensions of the Norman Window of maximum area she can
construct? (There is no frame between the circle and rectangle portion of the window.)
25 50
[ 𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 = 4+9π
𝑚; 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ = 4+9π
𝑚; 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ ≈ 5. 64𝑚]

2. A rectangular poster is being designed to have a total area of 6912 cm2. The side margins must
be 8 cm each and the top and bottom margins must be 6 cm each. The margins must not be
printed on. Find the dimensions of the poster that give the largest printable area contained
within the blank margins. [𝑡𝑜𝑝/𝑏𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑚 = 96𝑐𝑚; 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 72𝑐𝑚]

Extra-Challenge Thinking Questions (answers unverified -- let me know if I am wrong or if I am right)

3. Ben wants to build a large rectangular field that is subdivided into three smaller but congruent
rectangular fields using fences. To save on fencing materials, he will use the side of his barn as
one side of his field. Determine the ratio between the length and width of the larger rectangular
field that will always produce the maximum area possible for a fixed length of fencing materials.
[𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ: 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ = 4: 1]

4. What is the maximum volume of a cylinder that can be inscribed in a cone that has a height of
4000π 3
30 cm and a base diameter of 20 cm? [ 9
𝑐𝑚 ]

5. A rectangle with a perimeter of k cm is rotated around one of its sides, creating a right cylinder.
What is the largest possible volume for this cylinder?
3
𝑘 3
[ 54 π 𝑐𝑚 ]

6. Shayan’s backyard is a right triangle shape with perpendicular sides of length 4 m and 12 m.
What is the largest rectangular area he can fence in for his dogs if the fences must run parallel
2
to the 4 m and 12 m sides? [12𝑚 ]

Some Good Communication Questions


7. When a car dealer sells a particular model of car she charges $25 000 and is able to sell 24
cars per month. For each reduction of $600 in selling price the dealer sells 2 more cars each
month. A possible formula for revenue is R(x) = (25000 - 600x)(24 + 2x).
a. Explain how this revenue formula was determined. Describe what x represents.
b. List, in point form, the steps you would take to determine the best selling price for this
model of car.
c. Explain how you know you are finding the best selling price and not the worst (without
testing the endpoints of the domain).
Extra Challenge Optimization Questions

8. Describe the cylinder(s) of least volume that can be inscribed in a sphere. Use diagrams to
support your answer.

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