SSC CGL Number System question with solution
Number SystemModerateSSC CGL 2024
The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 7 and 245 respectively. If one of the numbers is 35, what is the other number?
- (A)7
- (B)56
- (C)49
- (D)42
Correct answer: (C) 49
For any two numbers, product of the numbers = HCF × LCM. So the other number = (7 × 245) ÷ 35 = 1715 ÷ 35 = 49.
Shortcut: Other number = HCF × LCM ÷ given number.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
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- Number System
- Exam
- SSC CGL 2024
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Question Paper — 18 January, Shift 1
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