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      Question

      The HCF and LCM of two natural numbers are 14 and 84,

      respectively. What is the difference between the two numbers, if one of the numbers is 28?
      A 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Given:
      - HCF = 14
      - LCM = 84
      - First number = 28
      Using the formula:
      HCF × LCM = First number × Second number
      14 × 84 = 28 × Second number
      1176 = 28 × Second number
      Second number = 1176 / 28 = 42
      Difference between two numbers: 42 - 28 = 14

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