Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 5. If their HCF is 8, then find the numbers.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 24 and 40.
We know that,
Two numbers having HCF as 'H' can be written as Ha and Hb where a and b are two co-prime numbers
Now, according to the question
The two numbers have HCF as 8 and are in the ratio of 3 : 5, then
The numbers = 8 × 3 24 and, 8 × 5 = 40
Hence,
The numbers are 24 and 40