Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

HCF and LCM

Question:

A and B are two prime numbers such that A > B and their LCM is 209. The value of A2 - B is :

Options:

350 

372

361

339

Correct Answer:

350 

Explanation:

LCM of A and B = 209

Prime factors of 209 = 11 × 19

So, A = 19 and B = 11 [∵ A > B]

Then, A2 - B = 192 - 11 = 361 - 11 = 350