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Optimization Problems

The document outlines the objectives and guidelines for solving optimization problems involving polynomial functions, focusing on finding maximum or minimum values. It includes examples and exercises related to optimization, such as determining dimensions of rectangles and maximizing areas or volumes. Additionally, it provides assessment problems to reinforce understanding of the concepts presented.

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Optimization Problems

The document outlines the objectives and guidelines for solving optimization problems involving polynomial functions, focusing on finding maximum or minimum values. It includes examples and exercises related to optimization, such as determining dimensions of rectangles and maximizing areas or volumes. Additionally, it provides assessment problems to reinforce understanding of the concepts presented.

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Department of the Education

Division of Batanes
BATANES NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Basco, Batanes

Basic Calculus
Presenter/Subject Teacher
Optimization
Problems
Objectives:
■solve optimization problems that yield
polynomial functions.
■ Optimization problems are word problems that
deal with the application of finding the maximum
or minimum value of a function. It has a
constraint and an equation that needs to be
optimized.
■ Constraint is a conditional concept that can be
transformed into an equation which is part of an
optimization problem. Most problems have a
given constant quantity.
■ Optimization equation is part of the problem
that needs to be maximized or minimized.
Guides in solving optimization problems:
1. Read and understand the problem carefully.
2. Create a sketch or illustration with given labels whenever necessary.
3. List what is asked and what are the given data in the problem.
4. Write down the constraint and optimization equations.
5. Equate one variable in terms of the other from the constraint equation.
Then replace or substitute it to the same variable on the optimization
equation.
6. Simplify the optimization equation then solve for its first derivative.
7. Set the first derivative equation to zero and find the critical point.
8. Test the critical point values using the derivative tests.
9. Substitute the critical value to solve for the other.
Example 1:
Solve for two positive numbers whose product is 121 and whose sum is
a minimum.
Solve for the following optimization
problems:
■ Solve for the dimensions of a rectangle whose
perimeter is 250 m with a maximum area.

■ An illustration board with 12 cm by 12 cm


dimensions has to be made as a square box with no
top cover. Square corners should have equal cut outs
to enable folding of every side. Find the dimensions
of the box that will give the maximum volume.
Solve for the dimensions of a rectangle whose
perimeter is 250 m with a maximum area.
Solve the following word problems by
completing.
■ Provide two positive numbers with a product of 169 and
a sum which is a minimum.
■ Determine the dimensions of a rectangle whose
perimeter is 300 m with a maximum area.
■ An illustration board with 36 cm by 36 cm dimensions
has to be made as a square box with no top cover. Square
corners should have equal cut outs to enable folding of
every side. Find the dimensions of the box that will give
the maximum volume.
1. Provide two
positive
■ � numbers
with a product of
169 and a sum
w h i c h i s a
minimum.
2. Determine the
dimensions
■ � of a
rectangle whose
perimeter is 300 m
with a maximum
area.
2. An illustration board
with 36 cm by 36 cm
dimensions has to be made
as a square box with no top
cover. Square corners
should have equal cut outs
to enable folding of every
side. Find the dimensions
of the box that will give the
maximum volume.
Assessment:
1.Look for two numbers with a difference of
6 such that the product is a minimum.
2.Find two numbers with a sum of 5 so that
2 2
the equation � = 2� + 3� will give a
minimum value.
3.Solve for the dimensions of the rectangle
with a perimeter of 450 m such that the
area is a maximum.
Assessment:
1. Look for two numbers with a difference of 6 such that
the product is a minimum.
2. Find two numbers with a sum of 5 so that the equation
� = 2�2 + 3�2 will give a minimum value.
3. Solve for the dimensions of the rectangle with a
perimeter of 450 m such that the area is a maximum.
4. Lito wants to fence his subdivision lot. He wants to install fences on its rectangular region
and maximize the area. He measured and found out that its perimeter is 280 m. What are
the dimensions of the rectangular region that will give him the maximum area possible?

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