Which pair of numbers whose sum is 72 has the largest product?
A) 35 and 37
B) 28 and 44
C) 26 and 46
D) 36 and 36

Name: Which pair of numbers whose sum is 72 has the largest product? A) 35 and 37 B) 28 and 44 C) 26 and 46 D) 36 and 36
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The product of two numbers given a fixed sum is maximized when the numbers are as close to each other as possible. In this case, 36 and 36 are exactly equal, making their product the largest possible given the sum of 72.

Which Pair of Numbers Whose Sum Is 72 Has the Largest