Business Calculus

Question 1:Derivative function:

Please submit your response once you have completed the sections from Chapter 2. In this chapter, you were required to use many skills from algebra.  

1. Discuss one topic from algebra you used in completing exercises from this section. 

2. Give an example of a business calculus exercise that required the algebra topic from

Question 2: Applications of the Derivate:

The two graphs attached show the relationship between the number of items sold per week vs number of weeks since the item arrived at the store.  Although both graphs show sales are increasing per week, the graphs look different.

Discuss the following in terms of concepts in this chapter.

· If you were the store manager, which item would you order more of during week 9 and why? 

Question 3: Logarithmic and exponential functions:

Be sure to respond to both items 1 and 2:

1. Discuss which would be a better investment if you were investing for a period of 5 years.  Please provide all details.

. Option 1:  $2000 invested at 6% compounded quarterly

. Option 2:  $2000 invested at 2% compounded continuously

· You just had a baby and want to invest for his college tuition. You found two different accounts:  In account one you have to invest $2500 at 2% compounded monthly. In account two, you have to invest $2000 at 4% compounded annually. If you predict that your child will be entering college in 17 years, which account would produce more interest over that time?

Question 4:Integration:

Please submit a response once you have completed the sections from Chapter 5. 

· Describe at least two (2) similarities you found in methods of integration and methods of differentiation.

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