Derivative application in economic problems

Abstract

Abstract The objective of this research is to describe derivative applications in economic problems. This study uses quantitative descriptive approach. The study is conducted at the home industry of snack in Surabaya. The data collection in this research uses observation and documentation. The data analysis uses tabulation methods and derivative applications. The results of the study show that home industry of snack gains profit because the results of the second derivative are negative. The conclusion of the study that derivative applications in economic problems include four stages, the first stage is determining the variables, the second stage is determining the mathematical model, the third stage is completing the mathematical model and the fourth step is using the second derivative smaller than zero.