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Math 201 Sample Final Exam 3

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Instructions:
Please read each question carefully, show all work, and check afterwards that you have answered all of each question correctly.

Important: No books, calculators, cell phones, computers, laptops, or notes are allowed.
You must show all your work to receive credit. Any crossed-out work will be disregarded (even if correct).
Write one clear answer with a coherent derivation for each question.

Time: You have 135 minutes to complete this exam.
Good luck!


1. (16 points) Compute the derivative for each of the functions below. You do not need to simplify your answer.

  1. (4 points)

  2. (4 points)

  3. (4 points)

  4. (4 points)


2. (16 points) Find each integral and simplify your answer.

  1. (4 points)

  2. (4 points)

  3. (4 points)

  4. (4 points)


3. (9 points) Find the limits, or state that the limit does not exist. Justify your answer.

  1. (3 points)

  2. (3 points)

  3. (3 points)


4. (6 points) Let

  1. (3 points) Using the limit definition of the derivative, compute . (No credit for other methods)

  2. (3 points) Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph at the point


5. (8 points)

  1. (4 points) Let

    Find .

  2. (4 points) Find an equation for the tangent line to the curve

    at the point


6. (4 points)

An object is moving along a hyperbola

As it reaches the point , the -coordinate is decreasing at a rate of

How fast is the -coordinate changing at that instant? Include units in your answer.


7. (6 points)

  1. (3 points) Let be a differentiable function at . Write the expression for the linearization of at .

  2. (3 points) Find an approximation for

    using calculus.


8. (8 points)

  1. (4 points) State the Mean Value Theorem, including the hypotheses.

  2. (4 points) Suppose is differentiable and

    What is the largest possible value for ? Justify your answer.


9. (8 points) Let

  1. (2 points) Sketch the graph of for .

  2. (2 points) Is continuous at ? Justify your answer.

  3. (4 points) Use a Riemann Sum to estimate

    using the Midpoint Rule with 4 subdivisions. You may leave your answer as a sum of unsimplified fractions.


10. (9 points)

A cylindrical can is made of two materials: the side costs $1/ft² and the top & bottom cost $2/ft².
If the total volume is

find the dimensions of the can that minimize cost.
Note: Justify your answer using calculus.