Question

the sum of the two postive numbers in 9. what is the maximum product that will result from the first number and the square of the second number.

Answer 1

i believe this is the answer 4.5 and 4.5

Explanation:

Let the nos to be a,b then

a+b==9

ab to be maxed

above eq can also be written as a(9-a)

9a - a^2==0

differ. this eq

9–2a=0

a=9/2==4.5

so the nos are 4.5 and 4.5

but if you want answers in integer then Nos are4 and 5