Solve.
-Which of the pairs of numbers whose sum is 74 has the largest product?
A) 37 and 37
B) 32 and 42
C) 27 and 47
D) 36 and 38

Name: Solve. -Which of the pairs of numbers whose sum is 74 has the largest product? A) 37 and 37 B) 32 and 42 C) 27 and 47 D) 36 and 38
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The product of two numbers that sum to a constant value is maximized when the numbers are as close to each other as possible. In this case, 37 and 37 are the closest pair, making their product the largest.

Solve. -Which of the Pairs of Numbers Whose Sum Is 74