Which one of the following is the minimum value of the sum of two integers whose product is 36?

Which one of the following is the minimum value of the sum of two integers whose product is 36?

A 37

B 20

C 15

D 12

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

1+ 36 = 37

2 + 18 = 20

3 + 12 =15

4 + 9 = 13

6 + 6 = 12