Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Question:

The ratio of two number is 5 : 6 & their HCF is 17. Find the numbers

Options:

85, 102

57, 76

90, 108

95, 14

Correct Answer:

85, 102

Explanation:

Let the numbers be 5x and 6x respectively

HCF of 5x and 6x = x

Now, according to the question

HCF = x = 17

Now, Numbers = 5x = 5 × 17 = 85

Second number = 6x = 6 × 17 = 102