Partial Derivative with respect to p

[nosit]

Hello,

I would like to obtain this partial derivative of this function for maximization:

p^3.(1-p)

The result is 3/4

Could someone help me in the algebra through it?

I know I would need to equal the function to zero and I imagine I have to use product rule...

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Hello,

I would like to obtain this partial derivative of this function for maximization:

p^3.(1-p)

The result is 3/4

Could someone help me in the algebra through it?

I know I would need to equal the function to zero and I imagine I have to use product rule...

There is only one variable here - why are you talking about " partial" derivative? Please post the EXACT problem.

 

[Dr.Peterson]

I would like to obtain this partial derivative of this function for maximization:

p^3.(1-p)

The result is 3/4

Could someone help me in the algebra through it?

I know I would need to equal the function to zero and I imagine I have to use product rule...

I would just expand [MATH]p^3(1-p)[/MATH] as [MATH]p^3-p^4[/MATH] and differentiate. It's a lot easier than the product rule.