The LCM of two positive integers is twice the larger number and the HCF of the two numbers is 3. The smaller number is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Let the first number = x (Larger)
Smaller number = y
Let the LCM = 2x
HCF = 3
Then, ATQ,
LCM × HCF = Product of the two numbers
2x × 3 = x × y
y = 6