Find two non-negative numbers whose sum is 8 and whose product is as large as possible.
A) 2 and 6
B) 1 and 7
C) 0 and 8
D) 4 and 4

Name: Find two non-negative numbers whose sum is 8 and whose product is as large as possible. A) 2 and 6 B) 1 and 7 C) 0 and 8 D) 4 and 4
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The product of two numbers is maximized when they are equal, given a fixed sum. Here, dividing 8 into two equal parts of 4 and 4 gives the largest product (16).

Find Two Non-Negative Numbers Whose Sum Is 8 and Whose