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      Question

      The square of sum of two numbers is 36,864 and the sum

      of squares of the same two numbers is 21,024. If their H.C.F. is 12, then find their L.C.M. 
      A 660 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 540 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 720 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the two numbers be 'a' and 'b'

      We have, (a + b) ² = 36864
      And, a² + b² = 21024

      (a + b) ² = a² + b² + 2ab = 21024 + 2ab

      Or, 2ab = 36864 – 21024 = 15840

      So, ab = 15840/2 = 7920

      Therefore, L.C.M = 7920 / 12 = 660

      Hence, option A.

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