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If the LCM of two numbers is 12 times their HCF and the sum of LCM and HCF is 403, and one number is 93, find the other number.

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If the LCM of two numbers is 12 times their HCF and the sum of LCM and HCF is 403, and one number is 93, find the other number.
  1. 124
  2. 114
  3. 128
  4. 96

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - 124
L = 12H and L + H = 403, so H = 31 and L = 372. Other number = 31 x 372/93 = 124.

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