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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) ?
    Question

    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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