The stationary points of 2x^3 - 9x^2 + 12x occur at x equal to
A1 and 3
B0 and 3
C1 and 2
D2 and 3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1 and 2
The derivative 6x^2 - 18x + 12 = 6(x - 1)(x - 2) is zero at x = 1 and 2.
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