SOLUTION: The sum of three positive integers is 20. Find the largest possible product of these positive integers. Thanks for your help.

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: The sum of three positive integers is 20. Find the largest possible product of these positive integers. Thanks for your help.      Log On


   



Question 988837: The sum of three positive integers is 20. Find the largest possible product of these positive integers. Thanks for your help.
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, Alan3354:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Look for integers close to 1%2F3 of the total or 6%262%2F3
7%2B7%2B6=20
So then,
P%5Bmax%5D=7%2A7%2A6=294

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):