If the HCF of a and b are 12 and a, b are positive integers

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If the HCF of a and b are 12 and a, b are positive integers and a > b > 12, then what will be the values of a and b?

1. 12, 24
2. 24, 12
3. 24, 36
4. 36, 24

Correct Option: D

By Hit and Trial
From option (d), we can say that the HCF of 36 and 24 is 12 and it is also satisfies the given condition
a > b > 12
∴ a = 36 and b = 24