The least value of the product x y z (such that x , y   and   z are positive real numbers) for…

The least value of the product xyz (such that x,y and z are positive real numbers) for which the determinant x11    1y1  11z is non-negative is
  1. -1
  2. -162
  3. -8
  4. -22

Solution

Since  A.M G.M

x+y+z3 xyz13

x+y+z 3xyz13

Now, x11 1y1 11z=xyz-x+y+z+2

Now determinant is non-negative

xyz-x+y+z+20

xyz-3xyz13+2 0

Let xyz=t3

So, t3-3t+2 0

t+2(t2-2t+1)0t+2(t-1)20

t-2

t3-8

Least value of xyz= -8

Asked in: JEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)

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