Let $p ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - 10 x ^ { 3 } + 37 x ^ { 2 } - 60 x + 36$

question 46

Essay

Let $p ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - 10 x ^ { 3 } + 37 x ^ { 2 } - 60 x + 36$ . Show that $p ( 2 ) = 0$ , and $p ( 3 ) = 0$ . Use this fact to find all the zeros of $p ( x )$ .

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar that is available to cover the fixed costs and provide an operating income.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of goods produced in a business.

Unit Contribution Margin

The dollars available from each unit of sales to cover fixed costs and provide operating profits.