SampleTest 2023
SampleTest 2023
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1 −1 1 −1 −1
Question 1 (2,0 marks): Given that A= 2 1 , B= 1 3 1
3 4 −3 1 −1
a) Find AT B+ AT
b) Calculate det(B) by the method of expanding row (or column).
Question 2 (1,0 marks): Solve the linear system by using the Gauss elimination.
{
x 1−x 2 + x 3=−2
2 x 1 + x 2−2 x 3=6
x 1+ 2 x 2 +3 x 3 =2
Question 3 (1,0 marks): Determine whether the set of vectors in R3 is linearly independent
or linearly dependent.
α = {( 1,2 ,−1 ) , ( 2,3,0 ) , (5,7,2 ) }
Question 4 (2,0 marks): Assume that an economy is based on 3 industrial sectors 1, 2 and
3. The technology matrix is A, and the final demand vector (in billions of dollars) is B
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0.1 0.3 0.1 10
A= 0.2 0.1 0.1 , B= 40
0.4 0.2 0.3 25
a) (1,0 marks) Show all your works and do not use calculator for solving linear
equations system to find total demand for each sector that is needed to satisfy the
final demand. (Students can use any method to solve the system of equations)
b) (1,0 marks) Interpret the economic meaning of the value a 12
{
Q D =−2 p +90
Q S= p
By using integral formula, find Customer Surplus (CS) (or Producer Surplus)
Question 6 (1,0 marks): Find the local maximum and local minimum values of
f ( x , y )=¿
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Note: - This paper contains 7 questions.
- Students are not allowed to use materials during the examination.
- Invigilators shall not provide further explanation.
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