Question 30

Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. Their LCM is 75. What is their HCF?

Solution

Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5

let the numbers be 3x and 5x

LCM (3x,5x) = 15x

given LCM = 75

15x = 75

$$ x = \frac{75}{15} $$

x = 5

numbers are 15 and 25

product of two numbers = product of LCM and HCF

$$ 15 \times 25 = 75 \times HCF $$

solving HCF = 5


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