Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

HCF and LCM

Question:

The LCM and ratio of three numbers are 1386 and 3 : 7 : 11, respectively. The sum of the greatest and least numbers is:

Options:

60

64

84

108

Correct Answer:

84

Explanation:

The ratio of three numbers = 3 : 7 : 11

The LCM = 1386 

3x × 7x × 11x = 1386 

x = \(\frac{1386}{3 × 7 × 11}\) = 6

The sum of the greatest and least numbers is = 3x + 11x = 14x = 14 × 6 = 84