Solve the problem
-Among all pairs of numbers whose sum is 68, find a pair whose product is as large as possible.
A)36 and 32
B)34 and 34
C)17 and 17
D)67 and 1

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The product of two numbers is maximized when the numbers are as close to each other as possible, given a fixed sum. Here, the sum is 68, so the numbers that are closest to each other and sum up to 68 are 34 and 34.

Solve the Problem -Among All Pairs of Numbers Whose Sum Is 68, Find