Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 5. If their HCF is 8, then find the numbers.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
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
Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 5. If their HCF is 8, then find the numbers.
Correct answer: option 4
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