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Six real numbers with sum 10

Source: Balkan MO 1993, Problem 1

April 25, 2006
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Problem Statement

Let a,b,c,d,e,fa,b,c,d,e,f be six real numbers with sum 10, such that (a1)2+(b1)2+(c1)2+(d1)2+(e1)2+(f1)2=6. (a-1)^2+(b-1)^2+(c-1)^2+(d-1)^2+(e-1)^2+(f-1)^2 = 6. Find the maximum possible value of ff. Cyprus