Approximations (using Differentiation)
Last updated at December 16, 2024 by Teachoo
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Question 1 Using differentials, find the approximate value of each of the following up to 3 places of decimal. (i) ā25.3Let y = āš Thus, ā(šš.š) = y + āš Here, āš = š š/š š ā³x where x = 25 & ā³x = 0.3 Since y = āš„ š š/š š = (š(āš„))/šš„ = š/(šāš) Now, āš = š š/š š ā³x = 1/(2āš„) ā³x Putting x = 25 & ā³x = 0.3 = 1/(2ā25) (0.3) = 1/(2 Ć 5) Ć 0.3 = 0.3/10 = 0.03 Therefore, ā25.3 = y + āš¦ Putting values ā25.3 =ā25+0.03 ā(šš. š)=š. šš Hence, approximate value of ā25.3 is 5.03