Sum of three positive integers is 9. Minimum value of the sum of squares of all the three numbers

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06 Aug 2010 Integers

Sum of three positive integers is 9. Minimum value of the sum of squares of all the three numbers is?

OPtion

1) 33
2) 41
3) 35
4) 29
5) 51
6) 27
7) 26
8) 24
9) 21
10) 19

Solution

Minimum value of sum of squares is obtained only if all the three numbers are equal.

Correct Option: 6 Best Solution (6)