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Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics

14.8Practical maximum and minimum problems

Practical maximum and minimum problems in Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 14.8Apply differentiation to practical problems involving maxima and minima.

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  • Practical maximum and minimum problems

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Practical maximum and minimum problems: sample question

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A rectangle has perimeter 36 cm. Find the greatest possible area of the rectangle.

Answer in cm².

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