Three numbers are in the proportion of 3 : 8 : 15 and their LCM is 8280. What is their HCF ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The ratio of the three numbers is 3 : 8 : 15
Let the numbers be 3x, 8x, and 15x
Here x is their HCF
LCM of 3x, 8x, and 15x = 120x
According to the question,
120x = 8280
⇒ x = \(\frac{8280}{120}\)
⇒ x = 69
So, the HCF of the numbers is 69