Find the direction in which f(x, y) = x/y2 increases most rapidly at the point p=(3, −1). .b) What is the maximum rate of increase at point p?

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a) Find the direction in which f(x, y) = x/y2 increases most rapidly at the point p=(3, −1).
.b) What is the maximum rate of increase at point p?

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