The ratio of two numbers is 3: 4 and their H.C.F. is 4. Their L.C.M. is · ABC26GN0483

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers

The ratio of two numbers is 3: 4 and their H.C.F. is 4. Their L.C.M. is

(a)12

(b)16

(c)24

(d)48

Answer

Answer (as printed): D

Explanation

Let the numbers be $3 x$ and $4 x$. Then, their H.C.F. $=x$. So, $x=4$. So, the numbers are 12 and 16. L.C.M. of 12 and $16=48$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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