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The L.C.M of two positive integers is thrice the larger number and the H.C.F of the numbers is 5. The smaller number is?1. 252. 153. 124. 20

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 15

GIVEN:

L.C.M = 3 × Larger number

H.C.F = 5

CONCEPT:

Numbers = (H.C.F × x) , (H.C.F × y) where x and y are co - prime numbers

FORMULA USED:

L.C.M × H.C.F = Product of numbers 

CALCULATIONS:

Let the larger number be 5x and the smaller number be 5y.

A.T.Q

L.C.M = 3 × 5x

L.C.M × H.C.F = Product of numbers 

⇒ 3 × 5x × 5 = 5x × 5y

⇒ y = 3

⇒ Smaller number = 5y = 5 × 3 = 15

∴ The smaller number is is 15.



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