SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL Tier II - 3 March 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q28

The LCM of x2 − 8x + 15 and x2 − 5x + 6 is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct Answer is Option 1 i.e. (x - 2) (x - 3) (x − 5)

The LCM of x2 − 8x + 15 and x2 − 5x + 6 

x2 − 8x + 15 = (x - 3) (x − 5)

x2 − 5x + 6  = (x - 2) (x - 3)

Hence, LCM is (x - 2) (x - 3) (x − 5)