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    The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 5 and their LCM is 42 greater than their HCF. What is the value of the larger number?
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    The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 5 and their LCM is 42 greater than their HCF. What is the value of the larger number?

    A.

    18

    B.

    12

    C.

    15

    D.

    9

    Correct option is C

    Given:
    Ratio of two numbers = 3 : 5
    LCM = 42 + HCF
    Formula Used:
    (i) If a and b are two numbers, then a × b = HCF × LCM
    (ii) HCF of two numbers is the highest common factor of both of them.
    Solution:
    Let the numbers be 3x and 5x.
    Then, H.C.F. = x
    a × b = HCF × LCM
    => 3x × 5x = x × (42 + x)
    => 15x = 42 + x
    => 14x = 42
    => x = 3
    Larger number = 5x = 5 × 3= 15
    ∴ The value of the larger number is 15.

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