On a game show, you get to throw a dart at a circle of radius 50 inches. If you miss, you get to throw again until you hit the c

Question

3 years ago

11

On a game show, you get to throw a dart at a circle of radius 50 inches. If you miss, you get to throw again until you hit the c

ircle. How much money you win is determined by finding the product of the x and y coordinates of the point you hit. You want to determine the coordinates of the point that will maximize your winnings.
Part a says to write the equation(s) you will be working with in this problem.

Part b says Use calculus to determine the coordinates of any point on the circle that will give you the largest possible money winnings. Round to the nearest hundredth. Note:that point must be ON the circle not outside or inside the circle

Mathematics

1 answer:

ratelena [41] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-11T15:57:56+03:00

ratelena [41]3 years ago

5 0

There is a Math website that has a lot of Calculus story problems. He shows you how to solve problems.
patrickjmt.com
also on Youtube;
Patrickjmt channel. The Yourmathgal channel is also good,
both have over 800
videos. Have gone to
both since 2011.