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The Least Common Multiple of two prime numbers x and y, (x<y) is 141. Then what is the value of (y - 5x) ?
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The Least Common Multiple of two prime numbers x and y, (x<y) is 141. Then what is the value of (y - 5x) ?

A.

32

B.

30

C.

38

D.

40

Correct option is A

Given:
LCM of two prime numbers x and y is 141.
Solution:

Prime factors of 141 are 3 and 47.
Therefore, x = 3 and y = 47.
y - 5x = 47 - 5 × 3 = 47 - 15 = 32

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