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Mathematic Assignment Unit 1

Department Of Business Administration, University Of The People

MATH 1201-01: College Algebra - AY2025-T3

Task 1
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(i) Domain and Range

According to Abramson (2023), the domain of a function is the set of all possible

input values (-values), while the range is the set of all possible output values (-values)

(Abramson, 2023, Sec. 3.1).

Domain: From the graph, the function appears to extend indefinitely in both positive

and negative directions along the -axis. This suggests that the domain is:

( - ∞,∞)

Range: The function covers all possible -values, extending infinitely up and down.

Therefore, the range is:

( - ∞,∞)

(ii) Does this graph represent a function and a one-to-one function?

Function Test (Vertical Line Test)

Abramson (2023) defines a function as a relation where each input (-value)

corresponds to exactly one output (-value). The Vertical Line Test states that a graph

represents a function if any vertical line drawn on the graph intersects it at most once

(Abramson, 2023, Sec. 3.1).

Observing the given graph, no vertical line passes through more than one point.

In conclusion, the graph does represent a function.

One-to-One Function Test (Horizontal Line Test)

A function is one-to-one (injective) if no horizontal line intersects the graph more than

once. This ensures that each -value has a unique -value (Abramson, 2023, Sec. 3.1).

In the given graph, some horizontal lines intersect the curve at multiple points,

meaning that different -values produce the same -value.

In conclusion,the function is not one-to-one because it fails the Horizontal Line Test.

Final Answer Summary

Domain: ( - ∞,∞)

Range: ( - ∞,∞)

Function: Yes, because it passes the Vertical Line Test.

One-to-One Function: No, because it fails the Horizontal Line Test.

Unit 2

(i) Draw the graph of E(P)

The function is a linear function with a slope of 1 and a y-intercept of -10000. (1 unit

= 1000).
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E(P) = P - 10000 . The x-axis represents production (in thousands), and the y-axis

represents exports (in thousands). The function starts from P = 10000 , where

E(10000) = 0 , and increases linearly

(ii) Is E(P) a function of P ?

Yes, E(P) is a function of P because each input value (P) corresponds to exactly one

output value E(P) This satisfies the definition of a function.

(iii) Domain and Range of E(P)

• Domain: Since P ≥ 10000, the domain is:

(10000,∞ )

• Range: Since E(P) = P - 10000, the smallest value of E(P) is 0 (when P =

10000), and it increases indefinitely. Thus, the range is:

(0,∞ )

(iv) Find exports for 70,000 and 20,000 units of production

Using E(P) = P - 10000:

• For P = 70000

E(70000) = 70000 - 10000 = 60,000

So, 60,000 thousand (or 60 million) units are exported.

• For P = 20000

E(20000) = 20000 - 10000 = 10000

So, 10,000 thousand (or 10 million) units are exported.

(v) Identify dependent and independent variables

• The independent variable is P (Production in thousands) because it

determines the export quantity.

• The dependent variable is E(P) (Exports in thousands) because it depends on

the production level.

Unit 3

(i) Determining the Rates of Change

The given graph represents two functions:

• f(x) = x2(a quadratic function)

• g(x) = 5x (a linear function)

At the point of intersection A = (5,25) the rate of change (slope) of each function is as

follows:

• For g(x) = 5x : The rate of change is constant and equals 5 (since the

derivative of g(x) is g`(x) = 5)

• For f(x) = x2: The rate of change is given by the derivative f(x) = 2x At x=5,

f(x)=2(5)=10

Conclusion: At the intersection, the rate of change for f(x) is 10, while for g(x) it

remains 5. This means that at x=5, the quadratic function grows at a faster rate than

the linear function.

(ii) Calculating Slopes of CD and EF

g: (2,10) (3,15). f : (2,4) (3,9)

Let’s calculate the slopes of the lines connecting the given points on each function.

The slope m between two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by:

m = y2-y1/x2-x1
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Slope of Line CD (on f(x)=x2)

Given points: C (2,4) and D (3,9)

=5

Slope of Line EF (on g(x)=5x)

Given points: E(2,10) and F(3,15)

=5

Insights and Interpretation

1. Both slopes are equal to 5, which indicates that at these points, both functions

increase at the same rate.

2. However, the nature of the functions is different:

• The quadratic function f(x) = x2 has a variable rate of change that increases

as x increases.

• The linear function g(x) = 5x has a constant rate of change (slope always

equals 5).

3. At x = 2 and x = 3, the quadratic function’s growth rate coincides with the

linear function’s growth rate, but as (x) increases further, f(x) will outgrow g(x).

Unit 4

Now that I have the graph, I will analyze the local extrema, explain how they differ

from absolute maximum and minimum values, and determine the intervals of increase

and decrease.

Local Extrema Analysis

Local extrema refer to points where a function reaches a relative maximum or

minimum compared to its immediate surroundings. These are different from absolute
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extrema, which represent the highest or lowest values the function attains over its

entire domain.

• Local Maximums: Points where the function changes from increasing to

decreasing.

• A, C, E, and G are local maxima.

• Local Minimums: Points where the function changes from decreasing to

increasing.

• B, D, F, and H are local minima.

Intervals of Increase and Decrease

To determine these intervals, we look at where the function is rising (increasing) and

falling (decreasing).

• Increasing Intervals (where the function moves upward):

• (-∞, A)

• (B, C)

• (D, E)

• (F, G)

• (H, ∞)

• Decreasing Intervals (where the function moves downward):

• (A, B)

• (C, D)

• (E, F)

• (G, H)
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Unit 5

(i) Piecewise Function Representation

Let T(x) represent the total tax on an income x in country W. The tax system follows a

tiered structure:

T(x) = 0.10x if 0 ≤ x ≤ 2200

0.10(2200) + 0.185 (x-2200), if 2200 < x < 8945

0.10 (2200 + 0.185 (8945 -2200) +0.30(x-8945) if x < 8945

(ii) Tax Calculation for Each Segment

We will compute the tax for sample incomes within each slab.

Case 1: Income = $2000$ (Within First Slab)

T(2000) = 0.l0 (2000)

Total tax: $200

Case 2: Income = $5000$ (Within Second Slab)

T(5000) = 0.10(2200) + 0.185 (5000 - 2200)

Total tax: $738

Case 3: Income = $10,000$ (Within Third Slab)

T(10000) = 0.10(2200) + 0.185(8945 - 2200) + 0.30(10000 - 8945)

Total tax: $1784.33

References

Abramson, J. (2023). Algebra and Trigonometry (2nd ed.). OpenStax.

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Yoshiwara, K. (2020). Modeling, Functions, and Graphs. American Institute of

Mathematics.

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Stitz, C., & Zeager, J. (2013). College Algebra. Stitz Zeager Open Source

Mathematics.

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