If x,y,z∈(0,1) such that x+y+z=1, then the least value of (1−x)(1−y)(1−z)xyz is
A
8
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B
4
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C
8√2
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D
4√2
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Solution
The correct option is A8 Using A.M. ≥ G.M., we get x+y≥2√xy, y+z≥2√yz, z+x≥2√zx
Multiplying all three inequalities, we get (x+y)(y+z)(z+x)≥8xyz
Since x+y+z=1, ∴(1−z)(1−x)(1−y)≥8xyz ⇒(1−z)(1−x)(1−y)xyz≥8 ∴ Least value =8 and it occurs when x=y=z=13