Solve the problem.
-Which of the pairs of numbers whose sum is 70 has the largest product?
A) 35 and 35
B) 34 and 36
C) 31 and 39
D) 25 and 45

Name: Solve the problem. -Which of the pairs of numbers whose sum is 70 has the largest product? A) 35 and 35 B) 34 and 36 C) 31 and 39 D) 25 and 45
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The product of two numbers is maximized when they are as close to each other as possible, given a fixed sum. In this case, 35 and 35 are the closest pair, making their product the largest.

Solve the Problem. -Which of the Pairs of Numbers Whose Sum Is 70