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Quadratic Function Word Problems Worksheet

The document contains a worksheet with various real-life problems involving quadratic functions, including projectile motion, profit maximization, area optimization, roller coaster height, revenue optimization, and bridge arch modeling. Each problem is accompanied by a detailed solution using appropriate mathematical methods. The solutions demonstrate the application of the quadratic formula, vertex formula, and optimization techniques.

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Quadratic Function Word Problems Worksheet

The document contains a worksheet with various real-life problems involving quadratic functions, including projectile motion, profit maximization, area optimization, roller coaster height, revenue optimization, and bridge arch modeling. Each problem is accompanied by a detailed solution using appropriate mathematical methods. The solutions demonstrate the application of the quadratic formula, vertex formula, and optimization techniques.

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Quadratic Function Word Problems

Worksheet
Directions: Read each real-life problem carefully. Solve using appropriate methods
involving quadratic functions. Write your solution clearly and show all necessary steps.

Problem #1 - Projectile Motion


A ball is thrown upward with an initial velocity of 20 m/s from a height of 2 meters. The
height of the ball after t seconds is modeled by: h(t) = -4.9t² + 20t + 2. How long will it take
for the ball to hit the ground?

Answer Key:
Solve h(t) = 0: -4.9t² + 20t + 2 = 0 → Use quadratic formula.
t = [-20 ± √(400 - 4×-4.9×2)] / (2×-4.9)
t ≈ 4.15 seconds (only the positive root is valid).

Problem #2 - Business/Profit
A company's profit (in thousands of pesos) from selling x items is given by: P(x) = -5x² +
200x - 1000. How many items should the company sell to maximize its profit?

Answer Key:
Use vertex formula: x = -b/(2a) = -200/(2×-5) = 20 items.
Maximum profit at x = 20.

Problem #3 - Area Optimization


A garden with an area of 120 m² is built against a wall. Two sides perpendicular to the wall
are x, and the other side is 120/x. Find the value of x that minimizes the total fencing
needed.

Answer Key:
F(x) = 2x + 120/x → Take derivative or complete the square to find minimum.
Minimum at x = √60 ≈ 7.75 meters.

Problem #4 - Roller Coaster


A roller coaster follows the path h(x) = -0.25x² + 3x + 10. What is the maximum height it
reaches?

Answer Key:
Use vertex formula: x = -b/(2a) = -3/(2×-0.25) = 6
Substitute x = 6 into h(x): h(6) = -0.25(36) + 18 + 10 = 19 meters.
Problem #5 - Revenue Optimization
A product is sold for ₱500 with 40 units sold weekly. Every ₱10 discount sells 5 more units.
What price maximizes revenue?

Answer Key:
Let x be number of ₱10 discounts. Revenue: R(x) = (500 - 10x)(40 + 5x)
R(x) = -50x² + 1000x + 20000 → Vertex at x = -b/(2a) = -1000/(2×-50) = 10
Price = 500 - 10×10 = ₱400

Problem #6 - Bridge Arch


An arch is 10 m high and 20 m wide. Model the shape of the arch with a quadratic equation.

Answer Key:
Vertex at (0, 10), ends at (-10, 0) and (10, 0). Use vertex form: y = a(x - h)² + k
0 = a(10)² + 10 → a = -1/10
Equation: y = -1/10 x² + 10

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