[JEE Advanced 2000] if a b c d 0 with a b c d 2 then m
If $a,b,c,d>0$ with $a+b+c+d=2$, then $M=(a+b)(c+d)$ satisfies
(a) $0\le M\le1$
(b) $1\le M\le2$
(c) $2\le M\le3$
(d) $3\le M\le4$
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Correct answer: (a) $0\le M\le1$
With $s=a+b$, $M=s(2-s)\le1$ (max at $s=1$) and $M>0$, so $0\le M\le1$.
JEE Advanced 2000 · Quadratic Equations and Inequations — verified solution by the Vidaara Team.
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