SSC CGL Number System question with solution
Number SystemModerateSSC CGL 2024
The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 6 and 72 respectively. If one of the numbers is 18, what is the other number?
- (A)30
- (B)4
- (C)18
- (D)24
Correct answer: (D) 24
For any two numbers, product of the numbers = HCF × LCM. So the other number = (6 × 72) ÷ 18 = 432 ÷ 18 = 24.
Shortcut: Other number = HCF × LCM ÷ given number.
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- Subject
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Number System
- Exam
- SSC CGL 2024
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 2
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