KVPY2017MathematicsBasics of Mathematics
Let a, b, c, d, e , be real numbers such that a+b < c+d, b+c < d+e, c+d < e+a d + e < a + b . Then
Options
- AThe largest is a and the smallest is b
- BThe largest is a and the smallest is c
- CThe largest is c and the smallest is e
- DThe largest is c and the smallest is b
Correct answer
A. The largest is a and the smallest is b
Step-by-step solution
(i) a+b e (i) -(i v)(a-e)+(b-d) b (i) +( iii) -( ii) c>d