SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 45

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 05 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q45

LCM and HCF of two numbers are 168 and 6 respectively. If one of the numbers is 24, then find the other number.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 42.

We know:
Product of two numbers = LCM × HCF
Let other number = x

24 × x = 168 × 6
24x = 1008
x = 1008 ÷ 24 = 42