The ratio of two numbers is 5 : 8 and their Highest Common Factor is 4. What are the two numbers?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
Ratio = 5 : 8
HCF = 4
According to the formula:
Numbers = (Terms of the ratio) × HCF
Numbers = 5 × 4, 8 × 4
= 20, 32
20 and 32