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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Question:

The sum of two positive numbers is 240 and their HCF is 15. Find the number of pairs of numbers satisfying the given condition.

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

Sum of other factors = \(\frac{Sum\;of\;Positive\;numbers}{HCF}\) = \(\frac{240}{15}\) = 16

Possibilities: -

1, 15

3, 13

5, 11

7, 9

∴ 4 pairs are possible