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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

HCF and LCM

Question:

Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 5. If their HCF is 8, then find the numbers.

Options:

36 and 60

12 and 30

48 and 80

24 and 40

Correct Answer:

24 and 40

Explanation:

Ratio = 3 ∶ 5

H.C.F is 8

The numbers are 3x and 5x

The H.C.F of 3x and 5x = x

The numbers are 3 × 8 and 5 × 8

⇒ 24 and 40