Optimization Problems 2

1.

5. If

y = 2x 8

what is the minimum value of

the product xy? A. -16 D. 0 B. -8 E. 2 C. -4

A pen is to be created to keep three vicious rabbits apart. The cost of the four parallel fences is $2 per foot and the cost of the top and bottom (bold) is $1.50 per foot. The total area of the three pens will be 300 sq feet, then find the dimensions of one pen (shaded) in order to minimize cost. Show work.

6. What is the point on the curve of

y= x2
(3, 0)?

that is closest to the point

2. A cardboard box of 108 cu inches of volume is made to have a square base and no top. Find the minimum surface that the box can be made from.

7. What is the point(s) on the curve of

y = x 2 + 1 that is closest to the point

(0, 3)?

*3. A closed cylindrical can is to hold 1 liter (1000 cu cm) of liquid. How should we choose the height and radius to minimize the amount of material needed to manufacture the can?

*8. A cylindrical container will contain 300 cubic cm of material. If we want to minimize the amount of material to construct the can, tell what dimensions to use. CALCULATOR.

*4. The figure below consists of a rectangle capped by a semicircle. Its area is 100 square yards. The minimum perimeter of the figure is

* Calculator suggested on these problems.

Solutions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

20 2 15 by 3 2
Dimensions: 6x6x3 C B

r 5.4 h 10.8

Min Surf Area: 108 sq in

A. 10.584 yd C. 37.793 yd E. 51.820 yd

B. 28.284 yd D. 38.721 yd

7. 8.

5 1 2, 2 3 5 2, 2 (Look at the graph.) r 3.63 h 7.26