SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 56

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q56

Product of Highest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple of two numbers is 216. If one of the numberis 12, then what will be the ratio of these two numbers?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2 : 3.

Understanding/Application
Product of 2 numbers a and b = L.C.M.(a,b) H.C.F.(a,b)

Second number = 216/12 = 18

Ratio of two numbers = 12/18 = 2/3 = 2 : 3