The ratio of the two numbers is 3 : 4 and their LCM is 480. Find their HCF.

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  1. 30
  2. 40
  3. 160
  4. 120

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Option 2 : 40
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Given:

The ratio of the two numbers is 3 : 4

Their LCM is 480

Concept used:

Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM

Calculation:

Let the numbers be 3x and 4x

Here x is the HCF of the two numbers

Now,

3x × 4x = 480 × x

⇒ 12x2 = 480x

⇒ x = 40

So, HCF of the numbers = 40

∴ Their HCF is 40.

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