SSC CGL Number System question with solution
Number SystemModerateSSC CGL 2024
The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 3 and 42 respectively. If one of the numbers is 6, what is the other number?
- (A)24
- (B)21
- (C)7
- (D)18
Correct answer: (B) 21
For any two numbers, product of the numbers = HCF × LCM. So the other number = (3 × 42) ÷ 6 = 126 ÷ 6 = 21.
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 3
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