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Among pairs of numbers whose sum is 16, 8*8=64 is the greatest possible product. However, if we allow for a sum of 17 then there are 3 distinct ways of achieving a higher product with two positive integers: 9*8, 10*7, and 11*6 are all greater than 64.

Among pairs of numbers whose sum is 2n, n*n=n2 is the greatest possible product. However, if we allow for a sum of 2n+1 then there are 2012 distinct ways of achieving a higher product with two positive integers.

Find the minimum value of n.

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  Subject Author Date
SolutionSolutionJohn Dounis2012-06-13 06:30:27
re(2): A very tricky problem (spoiler)Steve Herman2012-05-29 15:34:49
re: A very tricky problem (spoiler)Charlie2012-05-29 15:00:38
SolutionA very tricky problem (spoiler)Steve Herman2012-05-29 13:45:57
Possible solutionbroll2012-05-29 11:53:19
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