If 0 ≤ x ≤ 4 and y <12, which of the following CANNOT be the value of xy?

If 0 ≤ x ≤ 4 and y <12, which of the following CANNOT be the value of xy?

A -2

B 24

C 48

D None of these

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

for xy to be 48,

x has to be 4, which it can,

y has to be 12, which it cannot (y <12)