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MM CAS 2003 Exam 2 : Sample Solutions Q1 & Q2

Activity Overview

This activity, which acts as a learning review, is a solution of the questions 1 & 2 of the MM CAS 2003 Exam 2. Students use the Derive software to solve problems.

Before the Activity

  • See the attached PDF / DFW file for solutions to the questions, and print the file for the class
  • During the Activity

    Distribute the pages to the class.

    In this activity, students will:

  • Find the probability of the given situation using the cumulative distribution function NORMAL
  • Understand that the sum of the probabilities should add up to 1
  • Determine the mean by multiplying the profit by probability and summing


  • Declare a function definition
  • Evaluate the function for the value for which the ramp is highest
  • Calculate the derivative of the function and find the gradient of the ramp
  • Understand that since the gradient is a sine function with amplitude 1, it must always be less than or equal to 1
  • Find the area
  • After the Activity

    Review student results:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary