Civil Services Examination · প্রশ্ন 76
Let p + q = 10, where p, q are integers. Value-I = Maximum value of p × q when p, q are positive integers. Value-II = Maximum value of p × q when p ≥ -6, q ≥ -4. Which one of the following is correct?
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উত্তর: (C) Value-I = Value-II
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In both cases the maximum is at p = q = 5, giving 25. (Answer as per the official UPSC answer key.)