SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 132

SSC CPO - 03 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q132

The LCM of two prime numbers x and y (x > y) is 533. The value of 4y - x is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 11.

The LCM of two prime numbers x and y (x > y) is 533.

According to the question

Put the values x = 41 and y = 13 

LCM of 41 and 13 = 533 

So, it satisfies the equation

The value of 4y - x = 4 × 13 - 41 = 52 - 41 = 11