The maximum value of $x y$ subject to $x + y = 4$ is

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Solution

The correct option is B $4$
$x + y = 4$
Assume, $A = x y$
$A = x (4 - x)$
$A = 4 x - x^{2}$
For A to be maximum $\frac{d A}{d x} = 0 and \frac{d^{2} A}{d x^{2}} < 0$
$\frac{d A}{d x} = 4 - 2 x = 0$
$∴ x = 2$
$\frac{d^{2} A}{d x^{2}} = - 2 < 0$
Hence the maximum value of $A = x y = 4$

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