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7. The length x of a rectangle is decreasing at the rate of 5 cm/minute and the width y is increasing at the rate of 4 cm/minute. When x = 8cm and y = 6cm, find the rates of change of (b) the area of the rectangle.

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Given same as previous question
Solution:-
Area of rectangle = xy
      \frac{dA}{dt} = \frac{d(xy)}{dt} = \left ( x\frac{dy}{dt} + y\frac{dx}{dt} \right ) = \left ( 8\times 4 + 6 \times (-5) \right ) = (32 -30) = 2 \ cm^{2}/minute
Hence, the rate of change of area is  2 \ cm^{2}/minute 

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