Which one of the following is the minimum value of the sum

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Which one of the following is the minimum value of the sum of two integers whose product is 24?

1. 25
2. 11
3. 8
4. 10

Correct Option: D

Let p and q are two integers .
Product of integers = 24
⇒ pq = 24
∴ (p , q) = (1 × 24), (2 × 12), (3 × 8), (4 × 6)
∴ Minimum value of (p + q) = 4 + 6 = 10.