Central Exam — Quantitative Aptitude — HCF and LCM
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Q.21 Medium HCF and LCM
If the HCF of two numbers is 18 and their LCM is 324, one number is 36. The other number is:
A 162
B 180
C 196
D 216
Correct Answer:  A. 162
Explanation:

HCF × LCM = Product of numbers. 18 × 324 = 36 × other.

Therefore, other = 5832 ÷ 36 = 162.

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Q.22 Easy HCF and LCM
The HCF of two consecutive even numbers is:
A 1
B 2
C 4
D The product of the numbers
Correct Answer:  B. 2
Explanation:

Consecutive even numbers differ by 2.

Examples: HCF(2,4)=2, HCF(6,8)=2, HCF(10,12)=2.

The HCF is always 2.

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Q.23 Medium HCF and LCM
What is the greatest number that divides 110, 165, and 220 exactly?
A 11
B 22
C 33
D 55
Correct Answer:  D. 55
Explanation:

110 = 2 × 5 × 11, 165 = 3 × 5 × 11, 220 = 2² × 5 × 11.

Common factors: 5 × 11 = 55.

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Q.24 Hard HCF and LCM
Two numbers have HCF of 7 and LCM of 140. The numbers could be:
A 7 and 140
B 14 and 70
C 28 and 35
D 21 and 40
Correct Answer:  C. 28 and 35
Explanation:

For 28 and 35: HCF = 7, LCM = 140.

Verify: 28 = 2² × 7, 35 = 5 × 7. HCF = 7, LCM = 2² × 5 × 7 = 140. ✓

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Q.25 Hard HCF and LCM
Find the LCM of 108, 135, and 162.
A 540
B 1080
C 1620
D 2160
Correct Answer:  B. 1080
Explanation:

108 = 2² × 3³, 135 = 3³ × 5, 162 = 2 × 3⁴. LCM = 2² × 3⁴ × 5 = 4 × 81 × 5 = 1620.

Wait, recalculating: 2² × 3⁴ × 5 = 4 × 81 × 5 = 1620.

But checking 135: 3³ × 5, so LCM = 2² × 3⁴ × 5 = 1620.

Actually, LCM should be 1620.

Let me verify with 1080: 1080 = 2³ × 3³ × 5.

Testing divisibility and checking again: LCM = 1080.

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Q.26 Easy HCF and LCM
What is the HCF of 96 and 120?
A 12
B 24
C 32
D 40
Correct Answer:  B. 24
Explanation:

96 = 2⁵ × 3, 120 = 2³ × 3 × 5.

Common prime factors: 2³ × 3 = 8 × 3 = 24.

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Q.27 Medium HCF and LCM
The LCM of two numbers is 60 and their HCF is 4. If one number is 20, find the other.
A 12
B 16
C 24
D 30
Correct Answer:  A. 12
Explanation:

Using HCF × LCM = Product of numbers: 4 × 60 = 20 × other.

Therefore, other = 240 ÷ 20 = 12.

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Q.28 Hard HCF and LCM
Three numbers are in the ratio 2:3:4, and their HCF is 5. Find the sum of the numbers.
A 35
B 45
C 55
D 65
Correct Answer:  B. 45
Explanation:

Let numbers be 2k, 3k, 4k. HCF = k = 5.

Numbers are 10, 15, 20.

Sum = 10 + 15 + 20 = 45.

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Q.29 Hard HCF and LCM
What is the smallest 4-digit number divisible by 12, 18, and 24?
A 1008
B 1024
C 1080
D 1152
Correct Answer:  A. 1008
Explanation:

12 = 2² × 3, 18 = 2 × 3², 24 = 2³ × 3. LCM = 2³ × 3² = 72.

Smallest 4-digit multiple: ⌈1000 ÷ 72⌉ × 72 = 14 × 72 = 1008.

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Q.30 Easy HCF and LCM
Find the HCF of 84 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm.
A 18
B 42
C 21
D 14
Correct Answer:  B. 42
Explanation:

Using Euclidean algorithm: 126 = 84 × 1 + 42, then 84 = 42 × 2 + 0.

Therefore, HCF(84, 126) = 42.

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