Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2261

Question: The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 44 and 264, respectively. If the first number is divided by 2, the quotient is 44. The other number is

Options:

A) 147

B) 528

C) 132

D) 264

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Here, first number $ =2\times 44=88, $ HCF = 44, LCM = 264 We know that, First number $ \times $ Second number $ =HCF\times LCM $

$ \Rightarrow $ 88 $ \times $ Second number $ =44\times 264 $

$ \Rightarrow $ Second number $ =\frac{264\times 44}{88}=132 $

$ \Rightarrow $ Second number = 132