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  1. Find the two numbers whose L.C.M. is 1188 and H.C.F. is 9 ?
    1. 27, 396
    2. 9, 27
    3. 36,99
    4. Data inadequate
Correct Option: A

Let the two number be 9a and 9b where a and b are two numbers prime to each other. The L.C.M. of 9a and 9b is 9ab.
∴ 9ab = 1188
∴ ab = 132

Now, the possible pairs of factors of 132 are 1 x 132, 2 x 66, 3 x 44, 6 x 22, 11 x 12 of these pairs (2, 66) and (6, 22) are not prime to each other and, therefore, not admissible.

Hence the admissible pairs are
(1, 132), (3, 44), (4, 33), (11, 12)
∴ a = 1, b = 132; or
a=3, b=44 or
a=4, b=33 or
a=11, b = 12

Hence, the possible number are 9, 9 x 13, 9 x 3, 9 x 44, 9 x 4, 9 x 33, 9 x 11, 9 x 12
So option A is correct 27, 396.



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