ABC26GN0508 · H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers · Exam: 2010 · Marks: · Difficulty:

The L.C.M. of three different numbers is 120. Which of the following cannot be their H.C.F.?

(a)8

(b)12

(c)24

(d)35

Answer

Answer (as printed): D

Explanation

Since H.C.F. is always a factor of L.C.M., we cannot have three numbers with H.C.F. 35 and L.C.M. 120.

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