Maximizing Sum of Finite Sets: Solving Simple Arithmetic Question

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In summary, the conversation discusses how to find the maximum sum of two sets of real numbers, where the sets have the same number of elements and the elements are multiplied together, with the condition that the indices cannot be the same. The speaker asks if there are any general conditions to solve this problem, and if there are any variables or rules that can vary. The other person suggests that the question may be asking for the maximum of just one number, or if the summation symbol is a mistake. The question is then clarified under the title "Travelling Salesman Problem" on a number theory page.
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if {x1 , x2 , ...xi} and {y1,y2,...yi} are finite sets.

are two sets of real numbers. Then sum

Ʃ xixj +yiyj must be maximum, and i≠j

so is there some general condition to solve this problem?
 
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Is there anything in there, variables, summation rules, conditions, indexing, etc, that is allowed to vary? If so, you should tell us, and if not, your question is equivalent to asking for the maximum of the number x.

Perhaps you really don't mean to have that Ʃ there, in which case you get an actual question.
 
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I have changed the question,under the title: Travelling Salesman Problem, in number theory page.
 

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