For real x, the maximum possible value of x1+x4 is
Explanation:
x1+x4 = 11+x4x2 = 11x2+x2
We know x2 is positive and sum of a positive number and its reciprocal is always ≥ 2, i.e.,
1x2+x2 ≥ 2.
⇒ 11x2+x2 will be maximum when 11x2+x2 is minimum i.e., 2.
∴ Maximum value of 11x2+x2 =12
Hence, option (c).
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