Challenge: Find the Maximum Product of Two Integers in a List
Let's write a function to find the maximum product of two integers in a list.
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Problem statement
Implement a function find_max_prod(lst)
that takes a list of numbers and returns a maximum product pair.
Input
A list of integer numbers
Output
Two integers
Sample input
lst = [1, 3, 5, 2, 6]
Sample output
result1, result2 = 5, 6
Coding exercise
Take a close look at this problem and design a step-by-step algorithm first before jumping to the implementation. This problem is designed for your practice, so try to solve it on your own first. If you get stuck, you can always refer to the solution provided in the solution section. Good luck!
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