AP EAMCET2001MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
The maximum value of x y subject to x+y=7 is
Options
- A10
- B12
- C49 4
- D55 4
Correct answer
C. 49 4
Step-by-step solution
Let M=x y aligned M & =x(7-x)=7 x-x^2 [ x+y=7 given ] d M d x & =7-2 x aligned For maximum or minimum, put d M d x =0x= 7 2 d^3 M d x^2 =-2=-v e The maximum value at x= 7 2 = 7 2 (7- 7 2 )= 7 2 ( 7 2 )= 49 4