Hi ShravyaAlladi,
The logic behind this type of math can sometimes show up in Geometry questions. When forming a rectangle, if the sum of the length and width is constant (but you are allowed to change the length and width), then the largest area will occur when the length equals the width.
For example:
Length + Width = 10
1 + 9; area = (1)(9) = 9
2 + 8; area = (2)(8) = 16
3 + 7; area = (3)(7) = 21
4 + 6; area = (4)(6) = 24
5 + 5; area = (5)(5) = 25
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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The logic behind this type of math can sometimes show up in Geometry questions. When forming a rectangle, if the sum of the length and width is constant (but you are allowed to change the length and width), then the largest area will occur when the length equals the width.
For example:
Length + Width = 10
1 + 9; area = (1)(9) = 9
2 + 8; area = (2)(8) = 16
3 + 7; area = (3)(7) = 21
4 + 6; area = (4)(6) = 24
5 + 5; area = (5)(5) = 25
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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