JEE Main · 2023 · 11 Apr 2023 · Shift 2 · Sequences and Series

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Let a, b, c and d be positive real numbers such that . If the maximum value of is , then the value of is
  1. (A)90✓ Correct
  2. (B)110
  3. (C)55
  4. (D)108

Answer: (A)

Solution

By the AM-GM inequality applied with weights:


Since the left side equals , we have:


Raising to the 11th power:


Since the maximum is , we have , giving .

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