Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Applications of Derivatives

Question:
The length x of a rectangle is increasing at the rate of 2 cm/minute and the width y is decreasing at the rate of 2cm/minute. When x =10cm and y = 10 cm, find the rates of change of the area of the rectangle
Options:
40 cm2/min
-40 cm2/min
0 cm2/min
none of these
Correct Answer:
0 cm2/min
Explanation:
dA/dt = -2x+2y