1. Apr 10, 2012

### Cbray

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Find the approximate percentage changes in the given function y = f(x) that will result from an increase of 2%
y = x2

2. Relevant equations

3. The attempt at a solution
dy/dt = dx/dt * d/dx * x2
dy/dt = dx/dt * 2x
dy/dt = 2/100 * 2x
dy/dt = 4x% ? I don't know if I did this right but apparently in the back of the book I'm not suppose to have the x in there, why not?

2. Apr 10, 2012

### hvidales

Would it be because your supposed to take the second derivative of it? That would make it just 2. I think as the question wants no variables in it too.

3. Apr 10, 2012

### Cbray

I don't think that is correct...

4. Apr 10, 2012

### Pengwuino

What is 't'? You have $y = x^2$ and x seems to have no dependence on a parameter 't'. You simply need to determine ${{dy}\over{dx}}$

And no, there are no second derivatives involved.

5. Apr 10, 2012

### Cbray

Do you mind filling me in a bit more, i.e. is my working wrong apart from that

Last edited: Apr 10, 2012
6. Apr 10, 2012

### micromass

Staff Emeritus
There is not really a working apart from that. So no, it's not correct.

7. Apr 10, 2012

### Cbray

[solved]
dy/dx=2x
dy/y=2x dx/x2
dy/y=2 * 2/100
dy/y = 4%