SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 1

SSC MTS - 09/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q1

Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 7. Their L.C.M. is 126. Find the sum of the numbers.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 60.

Let numbers be 3x and 7x (coprime)

LCM = 21x = 126 ⇒ x = 6

Numbers: 18 and 42 ⇒ Sum = 60