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Aptitude · Q88

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 88

Q88

The sum of two numbers is 18. The greatest product of these two number can be:

A.
17
B.
81
Answer
C.
80
D.
Can't determined

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
a + b = 18
So, maximum of (a × b) will be only when a = b
Thus, a = b = 9
Maximum of (a × b) = 9 × 9 = 81.