Question

    What is the value of number x ? I.

    The HCF of x and 16 is 8. II. The LCM of x and 16 is 48 Each of the questions given below has one question and two statements marked I and II. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer:
    A If the question can be answered with the help of both the statements but not with the help of either statement itself Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B If the question cannot be answered even with the help of both the statements. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C If the question can be answered with the help of statement II alone. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D If the question can be answered with the help of statement I alone. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E If the question can be answered with the help of either statement alone. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    We know that, HCF x LCM = product of two numbers 8 x 48 = 16 x X X = `(8 xx 48)/(16)` = 24 Therefore, both the statements are necessary to answer the question.

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