If the sum of two numbers is 22 and the sum of their squares is 404, then the product of two numbers is = ?

A. 40

B. 44

C. 80

D. 88

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

$$\eqalign{ & {\text{According to the question}} \cr & x + y = 22\,......(i) \cr & {x^2} + {y^2} = 404\,......(ii){\text{ }} \cr & \therefore {\left( {x + y} \right)^2} = {x^2} + {y^2} + 2xy \cr & \Rightarrow {\left( {22} \right)^2} = 404 + 2xy \cr & \Rightarrow 484 = 404 + 2xy \cr & \Rightarrow 2xy = 80 \cr & \Rightarrow xy = 40 \cr} $$