Multiple-Choice Answer Key

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the multiple-choice questions in this exam.
Answer Key for AP Calculus BC
Practice Exam, Section I

Question 1: B Question 24: D

Question 2: E Question 25: B
Question 3: D Question 26: D
Question 4: D Question 27: C
Question 5: C Question 28: D
Question 6: B Question 76: D
Question 7: C Question 77: C
Question 8: D Question 78: C
Question 9: D Question 79: B
Question 10: A Question 80: E
Question 11: E Question 81: B
Question 12: B Question 82: D
Question 13: A Question 83: E
Question 14: E Question 84: B
Question 15: A Question 85: D
Question 16: B Question 86: D
Question 17: C Question 87: D
Question 18: A Question 88: C
Question 19: D Question 89: D
Question 20: B Question 90: A
Question 21: B Question 91: A
Question 22: C Question 92: D
Question 23: D
Free-Response Scoring Guidelines

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for the free-response questions in this exam.
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Question 1

The curve C in the xy-plane is given parametrically by ( x( t ) , y ( t ) ) , where

dx
dt
= t sin
2t
3 ( )
and
dy
dt
 t2 
= cos  
4
for 1 ≤ t ≤ 6.
(a) Find the slope of the line tangent to the curve C at the point where t = 3.
(b) For 1 ≤ t ≤ 6, what is the value of t at which the line tangent to the curve C is vertical?
(c) Find the length of the curve C for 1 ≤ t ≤ 6.
(d) Given y (1) = 2, find y ( 3) .

(a) Slope =
y′( 3) cos ( 9 4 )
x′( 3)
=
3sin ( 2 )
= −0.230 2: { 1 : expression for the slope
1 : answer

 1 : sets dx = 0
(b)
dx
dt
= t sin
2t
3 ( )
=0 ⇒ t =
3π
2
≈ 4.712 2: dt
 1 : answer

(c) Length =
6
∫1 ( x′( t ) )2 + ( y′( t ) )2 dt = 10.569 (or 10.568) 2: { 1 : integral
1 : answer

 1 : integral
3 
(d) y ( 3) = 2 + ∫1 y′( t ) dt = 2.805 (or 2.804) 3 :  1 : initial condition
 1 : answer

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Question 2
t
0 3 6 10 12
(weeks)
G( t )
160 450 900 2100 2400
(games per week)

A store tracks the sales of one of its popular board games over a 12-week period. The rate at which games
are being sold is modeled by the differentiable function G, where G ( t ) is measured in games per week and
t is measured in weeks for 0 ≤ t ≤ 12. Values of G ( t ) are given in the table above for selected values of t.
(a) Approximate the value of G′( 8 ) using the data in the table. Show the computations that lead to your answer.
12
(b) Approximate the value of ∫0 G ( t ) dt using a right Riemann sum with the four subintervals indicated by the
12
table. Explain the meaning of ∫0 G ( t ) dt in the context of this problem.

(c) One salesperson believes that, starting with 2400 games per week at time t = 12, the rate at which games
will be sold will increase at a constant rate of 100 games per week per week. Based on this model, how
many total games will be sold in the 8 weeks between time t = 12 and t = 20 ?
(d) Another salesperson believes the best model for the rate at which games will be sold in the 8 weeks between
2
time t = 12 and t = 20 is M ( t ) = 2400e − 0.01( t −12 ) games per week. Based on this model, how many total
games, to the nearest whole number, will be sold during this period?

G (10 ) − G ( 6 ) 2100 − 900

(a) G′( 8 ) ≈ = = 300 games per week per week 1 : approximation
10 − 6 10 − 6

12
(b) ∫0 G ( t ) dt ≈ 3 · G ( 3) + 3 · G ( 6 ) + 4 · G (10 ) + 2 · G (12 )  1 : right Riemann sum

= 3 · 450 + 3 · 900 + 4 · 2100 + 2 · 2400 3 :  1 : approximation
 1 : explanation
= 17250
12
∫0 G ( t ) dt represents the total number of games sold over the
12-week period 0 ≤ t ≤ 12.

(c) The rate of sales of the game for 12 ≤ t ≤ 20 is  1 : rate function

R( t ) = 2400 + 100 ( t − 12 ) . 
3 :  1 : integral
Based on this model, the total number of games that will be sold  1 : answer
20
between time t = 12 and t = 20 is ∫12 R( t ) dt = 22400.

{
20
(d) ∫12 M ( t ) dt = 15784.07655 2:
1 : integral
1 : answer
Based on this model, the total number of games that will be sold
between time t = 12 and t = 20 is 15784.

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Question 3

The function f is defined on the interval −5 ≤ x ≤ c,

where c 0 and f ( c ) = 0. The graph of f, which
consists of three line segments and a quarter of a circle
with center ( −3, 0 ) and radius 2, is shown in the figure
above.
(a) Find the average rate of change of f over the interval
−5, 0 . Show the computations that lead to
your answer.
(b) For −5 ≤ x ≤ c, let g be the function defined by
x
g( x) = ∫−1 f ( t ) dt. Find the x-coordinate of each point of inflection of the graph of g. Justify your answer.
1
(c) Find the value of c for which the average value of f over the interval −5 ≤ x ≤ c is .
2

(d) Assume c 3. The function h is defined by h( x ) = f ( 2x ). Find h′( 6) in terms of c.

(a) The average rate of change of f over the interval −5, 0 is 1 : answer
f ( 0 ) − f ( −5 ) 2
= .
0 − ( −5 ) 5

(b) g ′( x ) = f ( x )  1 : g ′( x ) = f ( x )

3 :  1 : identifies x = −3 and x = 0
The graph of g has a point of inflection at x = −3 because  1 : justification
g ′ = f changes from decreasing to increasing at this point.

The graph of g has a point of inflection at x = 0 because

g ′ = f changes from increasing to decreasing at this point.

1 c 1
(c) ∫
c + 5 −5
f ( x ) dx =
2  1 : integral

3 :  1 : equation
1
( −π + ( −1) + 2 + c ) = 1  1 : answer
c+5 2
c = 3 + 2π

1
(d) h′( x ) = f ′
2
x
2 ()  1 : h′( x )
2:
1 1 −2 1  1 : answer
h′( 6 ) = f ′( 3) = · =−
2 2 c c

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Question 4

Let R be the region bounded above by the graph of y = e − x , below by the x-axis, on the left by the y-axis,
and on the right by the vertical line x = m, where m 0 is a constant.
(a) Find the area of R in terms of m.
(b) Region R is revolved around the horizontal line y = −3 to form a solid. Write, but do not evaluate,
an expression involving one or more integrals that gives the volume of the solid.

(c) Find the value of the real number k 1 such that ∫0 k − x dx = 2, or show that no such k exists.

 1 : integrand
m −x m 
∫ e− x −m
(a) Area = e dx = − = −e +1 3 :  1 : antiderivative
0 0

 1 : answer

{
m 2 : integrand
( e − x + 3)
2
(b) Volume = π − 32 dx 3:
0 1 : limits and constant

b −x 1 b
(c) lim
b ∫0 k dx = − lim k − x
ln k b 0
 1 : antiderivative

3 :  1 : limit
lim  − 1 =
1 1 1 
=−  1 : answer
ln k b  k b  ln k
1
= 2 ⇒ k = e1 2
ln k

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Question 5

For 0 ≤ t ≤ 24 hours, the temperature inside a refrigerator in a kitchen is given by the function W that satisfies
dW 3cos t
the differential equation = . W ( t ) is measured in degrees Celsius ( C ) , and t is measured in hours.
dt 2W
At time t = 0 hours, the temperature inside the refrigerator is 3 C.
(a) Write an equation for the line tangent to the graph of y = W ( t ) at the point where t = 0. Use the equation
to approximate the temperature inside the refrigerator at t = 0.4 hour.
(b) Find y = W ( t ) , the particular solution to the differential equation with initial condition W ( 0 ) = 3.
(c) The temperature in the kitchen remains constant at 20 C for 0 ≤ t ≤ 24. The cost of operating the
refrigerator accumulates at the rate of $0.001 per hour for each degree that the temperature in the kitchen
exceeds the temperature inside the refrigerator. Write, but do not evaluate, an expression involving an
integral that can be used to find the cost of operating the refrigerator for the 24-hour interval.

{
dW 3cos 0 1
(a) = = 1 : tangent line equation
dt ( t , W ) =( 0, 3) 2 ( 3) 2 2:
1 : approximation
1
An equation for the tangent line is y = t + 3.
2
1
W ( 0.4 ) ≈ ( 0.4 ) + 3 = 3.2 C
2

(b) 2W dW = 3cos t dt  1 : separation of variables

 2 : antiderivatives
∫ 2W dW = ∫ 3cos t dt 
5 :  1 : constant of integration
W 2 = 3sin t + C  and uses initial condition
32 = 3sin 0 + C ⇒ C = 9 
 1 : solves for W
W 2 = 3sin t + 9
Since W ( 0 ) = 3, W = 3sin t + 9 for 0 ≤ t ≤ 24. Note: max 3 5 [1-2-0-0] if no constant of
integration

Note: 0 5 if no separation of variables

24
(c) 0.001 ∫ ( 20 − W ( t ) ) dt dollars
0
2: { 1 : integrand
1 : limits and constant

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Question 6
Let f be a function that has derivatives of all orders for all real numbers, and let
3 − 6 ( x − 1)2 + 5 ( x − 1)3 − 2 ( x − 1)4 be the fourth-degree Taylor polynomial for the function f about x = 1.
(a) Find f ′′′(1) .
(b) Does the graph of f have a relative maximum, a relative minimum, or neither at x = 1 ? Give a reason for
your answer.
x
(c) Let g be the function defined by g ( x ) = ∫1 f ( t ) dt. Find the third-degree Taylor polynomial for g about
x = 1, and use it to approximate g (1.1) .
(d) Let h be the function defined by h( x ) = f ′( x ) . Find the third-degree Taylor polynomial for h about
x = 1. Verify that the graph of h does not have a point of inflection at x = 1.

f ′′′(1)
(a) 5 = ⇒ f ′′′(1) = 30 1 : answer
6

(b) f ′(1) = 0  1 : f ′(1) = 0

2:
f ′′(1)  1 : answer with reason
−6 = ⇒ f ′′(1) = −12 0
2
Therefore, f has a relative maximum at x = 1.

(c) Let G3 be the third-degree Taylor polynomial for g about

x = 1.
3: { 2 : Taylor polynomial
1 : approximation

∫1 ( 3 − 6 ( t − 1) ) dt
x 2
G3 ( x ) =
x
= 3 ( t − 1) − 2 ( t − 1)3
1
3
= 3 ( x − 1) − 2 ( x − 1)

g (1.1) ≈ G3 (1.1) = 3 ( 0.1) − 2 ( 0.1)3 = 0.298

(d) Let H 3 be the third-degree Taylor polynomial for h about

x = 1.
3: { 2 : Taylor polynomial
1 : reason
d
H3 ( x ) = 3 − 6 ( x − 1)2 + 5 ( x − 1)3 − 2 ( x − 1)4
dx
= −12 ( x − 1) + 15 ( x − 1)2 − 8 ( x − 1)3

h′′(1)
15 = ⇒ h′′(1) = 30
2
Since h′′(1) = 0, the graph of h does not have a point of
inflection at x = 1.

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Scoring Worksheets

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used for calculating a composite score of the exam.
 2016 AP Calculus BC Scoring Worksheet

Section I: Multiple Choice

1.2000 =
Number Correct Weighted Section I Score
(out of 45) (Do not round)

Section II: Free Response

Question 1 1.0000 =
(out of 9) (Do not round)

Question 2 1.0000 =
(out of 9) (Do not round)

Question 3 1.0000 =
(out of 9) (Do not round)

Question 4 1.0000 =
(out of 9) (Do not round)

Question 5 1.0000 =
(out of 9) (Do not round)

Question 6 1.0000 =
(out of 9) (Do not round)

Sum =
Weighted
Section II
Score
(Do not round)

Composite Score

+ =
Weighted Weighted Composite Score
Section I Score Section II Score (Round to nearest
whole number)

AP Score Conversion Chart

Calculus BC
Composite
Score Range AP Score
64-108 5
54-63 4
40-53 3
34-39 2
0-33 1
 2016 AP Calculus BC — AB Subscore Scoring Worksheet

Section I: Multiple Choice

Questions (4, 6, 8, 10-11, 13, 16-17, 19, 25-26, 28, 76-90)

1.0000 =
Number Correct Weighted Section I Score
(out of 27) (Do not round)

Section II: Free Response

Question 2 1.0000 =
(out of 9) (Do not round)

Question 3 1.0000 =
(out of 9) (Do not round)

Question 5 1.0000 =
(out of 9) (Do not round)

Sum =
Weighted
Section II
Score
(Do not round)

Composite Score

+ =
Weighted Weighted Composite Score
Section I Score Section II Score (Round to nearest
whole number)

AP Score Conversion Chart

Calculus AB Subscore
Composite
Score Range AP Score
31-54 5
25-30 4
18-24 3
15-17 2
0-14 1
Question Descriptors and Performance Data

The following contains tables showing the content assessed,

the correct answer, and how AP students performed on each question.
 2016 AP Calculus BC
Question Descriptors and Performance Data
Multiple-Choice Questions

Question Topic Key % Correct

1 Derivatives B 62
2 Derivatives E 88
3 Polynomial Approximation And Series D 71
4 Derivatives D 81
5 Integrals C 84
6 Derivatives B 77
7 Derivatives C 75
8 Integrals D 74
9 Integrals D 70
10 Derivatives A 74
11 Integrals E 78
12 Integrals B 82
13 Derivatives A 66
14 Polynomial Approximation And Series E 74
15 Polynomial Approximation And Series A 45
16 Derivatives B 51
17 Integrals C 75
18 Polynomial Approximation And Series A 52
19 Integrals D 80
20 Derivatives B 80
21 Polynomial Approximation And Series B 62
22 Polynomial Approximation And Series C 48
23 Integrals D 61
24 Polynomial Approximation And Series D 49
25 Derivatives B 49
26 Derivatives D 46
27 Integrals C 41
28 Integrals D 22
76 Integrals D 81
77 Functions, Graphs, And Limits C 80
78 Derivatives C 85
79 Derivatives B 61
80 Integrals E 72
81 Integrals B 62
82 Derivatives D 47
83 Derivatives E 77
84 Integrals B 44
85 Derivatives D 69
 2016 AP Calculus BC
Question Descriptors and Performance Data
Question Topic Key % Correct
86 Derivatives D 51
87 Integrals D 73
88 Functions, Graphs, And Limits C 9
89 Integrals D 53
90 Derivatives A 44
91 Integrals A 47
92 Polynomial Approximation And Series D 25
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