SSC CGL Number System question with solution
Number SystemModerateSSC CGL 2023
The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 2 and 40 respectively. If one of the numbers is 8, what is the other number?
- (A)12
- (B)10
- (C)5
- (D)8
Correct answer: (B) 10
For any two numbers, product of the numbers = HCF × LCM. So the other number = (2 × 40) ÷ 8 = 80 ÷ 8 = 10.
Shortcut: Other number = HCF × LCM ÷ given number.
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- Subject
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Number System
- Exam
- SSC CGL 2023
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Question Paper — 14 July, Shift 2
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