If , then the maximum value of is :
- (A)198
- (B)202
- (C)212✓ Correct
- (D)218
Answer: (C)
Solution
Using partial fractions, each term can be written as:
The sum telescopes:
Simplifying:
Solving: or .
Maximum value is 212.
The sum telescopes:
Simplifying:
Solving: or .
Maximum value is 212.
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