The profit function,in dollars, for a product is given by  Π(x) = −x^3 + 76x^2 − 380x − 2800, where x is the number of units produced and sold.If break-even occurs when 10 units areproduced and sold: (a) Find a quadratic factor of Π(x).(b) Find a number of units other than 10 that gives break-even for the product.

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The profit function,in dollars, for a product is given by 

Π(x) = −x^3 + 76x^2 − 380x − 2800, where x is the number of units produced and sold.If break-even occurs when 10 units are
produced and sold:


(a) Find a quadratic factor of Π(x).
(b) Find a number of units other than 10 that gives break-even for the product.

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