The LCM of two numbers is 120 and the numbers are in the ratio 3: 8. The sum of the numbers will be:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
LCM of two numbers is = 120
Ratio of two numbers = 3 : 8
Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM
Ratio of two numbers = 3x : 8x
3x × 8x = 120
x = 5
Sum of two number = 3x + 8x = 11 = 11 × 5 = 55