Find Three Positive Numbers Whose Sum Is and Whose

question 65

Short Answer

Find three positive numbers whose sum is and whose product is a maximum.

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Definitions:

Annuity

A financial product delivering fixed payments to an individual, typically over a period of time or for life, often used for retirement savings.

Sinking Fund

An arrangement to guarantee that funds are available to pay off a bond’s principal at maturity.

Payments

The transfer of money or goods in exchange for products, services, or to fulfill a legal obligation.

Principal

The amount of money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.