If the sum of two numbers is 22 and the sum of their squares is 404, then the product of the numbers is	Choose the correct choice from the following: A) 40 B) 44 C) 80 D) 88 E) 48

Rationale: "according to the given conditions x + y = 22 and x ^ 2 + y ^ 2 = 404 now ( x + y ) ^ 2 = x ^ 2 + y ^ 2 + 2 xy so 22 ^ 2 = 404 + 2 xy so xy = 80 / 2 = 40 answer : a"
Answer: A