The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 8 and 48 respectively. If the ratio of the two number is 2 : 3, then the larger of the two numbers is:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 24
| Understanding | Application |
| Tricks |
Let the x HCF × LCM = 2x × 3x ⇒ 8 × 48 = 6x2 ⇒ 8 × 8 = x2 |
| Now | x = 8 |
| Hence |
larger number = 8 × 3 = 24 |