Maximizing Constrained Optimization Problem

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Homework Statement


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There is a typo in the problem, ”R > Σ n i=1 σi − n max 1≤i≤n σi” which should be R > n max (1≤i≤n) σi − (Σ n i=1 σi )

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The Attempt at a Solution


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Not sure where to go with part B or where to start...
 
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hellomrrobot said:

Homework Statement


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There is a typo in the problem, ”R > Σ n i=1 σi − n max 1≤i≤n σi” which should be R > n max (1≤i≤n) σi − (Σ n i=1 σi )

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


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Not sure where to go with part B or where to start...

If you type out the problem and solution I will be glad to look at it; otherwise, not. (Screenshots are not illegal in PF, but are strongly discouraged, and many helpers will not look at them, and for good reasons. See the pinned article "Guidelines for helpers and students", by Vela).