Find two positive numbers whose product is 196 and whose sum is a minimum.?
OK So you want a *b = 196 where a+b is minimum. 196 = 196 *1 and the sum would be 197 196 = 98 *2 and the sum would be 100 Notice that as the lower factor increases, the sum decreases. Notice that, as well, there will reach a point of minimum, and then […]
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