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Question

Quantitative Aptitude Question on Number Systems

If the sum of squares of two numbers is 97, then which one of the following cannot be their product?

A

-32

B

48

C

64

D

16

Answer

48

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (B):
Let a and b be the two numbers.
We know that for any two numbers AM ≥ GM
⇒ a2+b2/2 ≥ ab
ab ≤ 97/2
ab ≤ 48.5
Among the options, only 64 is greater than 48.5.