Use differentials to approximate $\frac { \sqrt [ 3 ] { 28 } } { \sqrt { 10 } }$ .
A) $\frac { 154 } { 162 }$

B) $\frac { 155 } { 162 }$
C) $\frac { 156 } { 162 }$
D) $\frac { 157 } { 162 }$
E) $\frac { 158 } { 162 }$
F) $\frac { 159 } { 162 }$

G) $\frac { 160 } { 162 }$

H) $\frac { 161 } { 162 }$

Question

Use differentials to approximate $\frac { \sqrt [ 3 ] { 28 } } { \sqrt { 10 } }$ .
A) $\frac { 154 } { 162 }$

B) $\frac { 155 } { 162 }$
C) $\frac { 156 } { 162 }$ 
D) $\frac { 157 } { 162 }$ 
E) $\frac { 158 } { 162 }$ 
F) $\frac { 159 } { 162 }$ 
 
G) $\frac { 160 } { 162 }$

H) $\frac { 161 } { 162 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To approximate $\frac { \sqrt [ 3 ] { 28 } } { \sqrt { 10 } }$, we can use the differentials of the functions $f(x) = x^{1/3}$ and $g(x) = x^{1/2}$ at points close to 28 and 10, respectively. For $f(x) = x^{1/3}$, at $x = 27$, $f'(x) = \frac{1}{3}x^{-2/3}$, so $f'(27) = \frac{1}{3 \cdot 3\sqrt[3]{3^2}} = \frac{1}{9}$. The change in $f(x)$ for a change in $x$ from 27 to 28 is approximately $f'(27) \cdot \Delta x = \frac{1}{9} \cdot 1 = \frac{1}{9}$. Thus, $\sqrt[3]{28} \approx 3 + \frac{1}{9} = \frac{28}{9}$.For $g(x) = x^{1/2}$, at $x = 9$, $g'(x) = \frac{1}{2}x^{-1/2}$, so $g'(9) = \frac{1}{2 \cdot 3} = \frac{1}{6}$. The change in $g(x)$ for a change in $x$ from 9 to 10 is approximately $g'(9) \cdot \Delta x = \frac{1}{6} \cdot 1 = \frac{1}{6}$. Thus, $\sqrt{10} \approx 3 + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{19}{6}$.Therefore, the approximation is $\frac{\sqrt[3]{28}}{\sqrt{10}} \approx \frac{\frac{28}{9}}{\frac{19}{6}} = \frac{28 \cdot 6}{9 \cdot 19} = \frac{168}{171} = \frac{56}{57}$. However, none of the provided options match this result, indicating a need to re-evaluate the approximation process.Given the options and the method of using differentials for approximation, we should closely examine the calculation steps and the choices provided. The correct approach involves using the differentials to approximate the change in the function values near the points of interest and then calculating the ratio. However, the detailed calculation provided does not directly lead to any of the options given, suggesting a mistake in the explanation.Revisiting the approximation with correct calculations: Approximating $\sqrt[3]{28}$ as $\sqrt[3]{27} + \frac{1}{9}$ gives $3 + \frac{1}{9}$, and approximating $\sqrt{10}$ as $\sqrt{9} + \frac{1}{6}$ gives $3 + \frac{1}{6}$. The correct approximation should closely align with the options provided, suggesting a need for a more accurate or different approach in the calculation that directly leads to one of the given choices.Given the discrepancy in the explanation and the actual method to arrive at a correct choice from the options provided, the focus should be on using differentials correctly to approximate the values and then comparing the result with the options. The initial explanation incorrectly calculates the approximations, leading to a result not listed in the options. The correct approach involves finding a suitable approximation for $\frac{\sqrt[3]{28}}{\sqrt{10}}$ using differentials and then identifying which of the provided options best matches this approximation.

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Use Differentials to Approximate $\frac { \sqrt [ 3 ] { 28 } } { \sqrt { 10 } }$