In the formula $z = \sqrt{\frac{tx^3}{y}}$ $x$ is subjected to an increase of $2\%$ and $t$ is subjected to an decrease of $0.1\%$. Calculate, approx- imately, the percentage change needed in $y$ to ensure that $z$ remains unchanged.
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We can rewrite this as $z = t^{1/2} x^{3/2} y^{-1/2}$. To find the percentage change, we use the concept of relative change or logarithmic differentiation. Take the natural logarithm of both sides: $\ln z = \ln(t^{1/2} x^{3/2} y^{-1/2})$ $\ln z = \frac{1}{2} \ln Show more…
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