Find Two Numbers Whose Sum Is 48 and Whose Product

question 181

Multiple Choice

Find two numbers whose sum is 48 and whose product is a maximum.

• A) 24 and 24
• B) 6 and 30
• C) 36 and 12

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Definitions:

Prima Facie Duties

Duties that are considered to be correct or obligatory at first glance, unless overridden by a more compelling moral obligation.

Kantian Ethics

A moral philosophy based on the work of Immanuel Kant, emphasizing duty, rationality, and the categorical imperative.

Inner Moral Worth

The inherent value that an individual possesses, which is deserving of moral respect and consideration.

Duty

A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility one has towards others or society as a whole.