The L.C.M. of two numbers is 48. The numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3. Then sum of the number is:
Question:
The L.C.M. of two numbers is 48. The numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3. Then sum of the number is:
[A].
28
32
40
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The L.C.M. of two numbers is 48. The numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3. Then sum of the number is:
[A].
[B].
[C].
[D].
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 2x and 3x.
Then, their L.C.M. = 6x.
So, 6x = 48 or x = 8.
The numbers are 16 and 24.
Hence, required sum = (16 + 24) = 40.