Xavier Aptitude Test 2016 Paper

(c) Max. [abc – (a + b + c)]
For maximum value, two of a, b and c should be negative
as all three negative will make abc –ve)
∴ Maximum will occur
When a = –10, b = –9, c = 8
Then [abc – (a + b + c)]
= –10 × –9 × 8 – (–10 –9 –8)
= 720 + 11 = 731