KVPY2017MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
Suppose p, q, r are real numbers such that q=p(4-p), r=q(4-q), p=r(4-r) The maximum possible value of p + q + r is
Options
- A0
- B3
- C9
- D27
Correct answer
C. 9
Step-by-step solution
Add all these p+q+r= p²+q²+r² 3 for maximum value p =3, q =3, r =3 Answer is 9 .