SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 20

SSC MTS - 02 May 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q20

Two numbers are in the ratio 11 : 6. If their HCF is 4, find the smallest number. 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 24.

Given that

2 numbers are in ratio 11 : 6 

Let the  numbers be 11x and 6x

Given HCF = 4

Hence the numbers are 11 × 4 = 44 and 6 × 4 = 24

Hence, the smallest number is 24.