The Polynomial $G ( x ) = - 0.006 x ^ { 4 } + 0.140 x ^ { 3 } - 0.53 x ^ { 2 } + 1.79 x$

question 145

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The polynomial $G ( x ) = - 0.006 x ^ { 4 } + 0.140 x ^ { 3 } - 0.53 x ^ { 2 } + 1.79 x$ measures the concentration of a dye in the bloodstream $x$ seconds after it is injected. Does the concentration increase between 14 and 15 seconds?

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Equity Financing

The process of raising capital through the sale of shares in a company to investors.

Du Pont Identity

A formula that breaks down Return on Equity (ROE) into three component parts: profit margin, asset turnover, and financial leverage, to analyze a company’s financial performance.

Profit Margin

A fiscal indicator calculating the proportion of income left once total costs are subtracted from revenues.

Equity Multiplier

A financial ratio indicating the proportion of a company's assets that are financed by stockholder's equity.