SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 69

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q69

What is the ratio between the HCF and LCM of the numbers whose LCM is 48 and the product of the numbers is 384?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1 : 6.

LCM = 48

Product of the numbers = 384

LCM × HCF = The Product of two numbers

According to the concept,

HCF = 384/48 = 8

HCF: LCM ⇒ 8 : 48 = 1 : 6

:. The ratio between the HCF and LCM is 1 : 6.