Solve the problem.
-Of all possible pairs of positive numbers having a sum of 78 , which pair has the maximum product?
A) 30 and 48
B) 39 and 39
C) 38 and 40
D) 29 and 49

Name: Solve the problem. -Of all possible pairs of positive numbers having a sum of 78 , which pair has the maximum product? A) 30 and 48 B) 39 and 39 C) 38 and 40 D) 29 and 49
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The maximum product of two numbers with a fixed sum occurs when the two numbers are equal, in this case, 78/2 = 39.

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