Solve the problem.
-Among all pairs of numbers whose sum is 88 , find a pair whose product is as large as possible.
A) 44 and 44
B) 22 and 22
C) 46 and 42
D) 87 and 1

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The product of two numbers is maximized when they are as close to each other as possible, given a fixed sum. Here, 44 and 44 are equidistant from the sum 88, making their product the largest possible.

Solve the Problem. -Among All Pairs of Numbers Whose Sum Is 88