ABC26GN0514 · H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers

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

Two numbers, both greater than 29, have H.C.F. 29 and L.C.M. 4147. The sum of the numbers is
(a)666
(b)669
(c)696
(d)966
Answer
Answer (as printed): C
Explanation
Product of numbers $=29 \times 4147$. Let the numbers be $29 a$ and $29 b$. Then, $29 a \times 29 b=(29 \times 4147) \Rightarrow a b=143$. Now, co-primes with product 143 are (1, 143) and (11, 13). So, the numbers are $(29 \times 1,29 \times 143)$ and $(29 \times 11,29 \times 13)$. Since both numbers are greater than 29, the suitable pair is ( $29 \times 11,29 \times 13$ ), i.e., (319, 377). $$\therefore \quad \text { Required sum }=(319+377)=696 .$$

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

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