The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 8 and 48 respectively. If the ratio of the two numbers is 2 : 3, then the larger of the two numbers is:

24 18 48 16

24

Ratio of two number = 2x : 3x HCF of 2x and 3x is x. According to the question, x = 8 So, the larger number = 3 × 8 = 24