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If L.C.M and H.C.F of two numbers are 640 and 16 respectively, then how many such pairs are possible?1. 12. 23. 34. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2

Given:

L.C.M of two numbers = 640

H.C.F of two numbers = 16

Concept used:

If H.C.F of two natural numbers is H, then numbers should be Hx and Hy respectively, where x and y should be relatively prime number.

Formula used:

The Product of H.C.F and L.C.M of any two numbers is equal to the product of that numbers.

Calculation:

Let, numbers be 16x and 16y respectively.

Using formula,

⇒ 16x × 16y = 16 × 640

⇒ x × y = 640/16 = 40

⇒ x × y = 40

Possibilities of x, y = (1, 40), (2, 20), (4, 10), (5, 8)

Here, only (1, 40) and (5, 8) are such pairs of relatively prime numbers.

∴ Only two pairs are possible.


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