Maximizing Algebraic Fraction Value
XAT 2015 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Medium · Quantitative Ability
If and are four different positive integers selected from to , then the highest possible value of would be:
- A.
47
- B.
49
- C.
51
- D.
96
- E.
None of the above
Answer
C
Explanation
Let . To maximize , we need to be as small as possible (minimum 1) and as large as possible. Set . To make denominator , we need . Then numerator . Denominator . Maximum value .
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