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      Question

      The LCM and HCF of two numbers is 192 and 16 respectively.

      If the sum of the number is 112, then find the difference between the numbers.
      A 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      We know that, LCM X HCF = product of the numbers

      Let the numbers are 'a' and 'b'.

      So, a X b = 192 X 16

      So, ab = 3072........(I)

      Given, a + b = 112

      From equation (I) ,

      Or, 'a' = (3072/b)

      So, (3072/b) + b = 112

      So, 3072 + b 2 Β = 112b

      Or, b 2 Β - 112b + 3072 = 0

      Or, b 2 Β - 64b - 48b + 3072 = 0

      So, 'b' = 48 or 64

      When, 'b' = 48

      So, 'a' = (3072/48) = 64

      When, 'b' = 64

      So, 'a' = (3072/64) = 48

      Therefore, required difference = 64 - 48 = 16

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