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    Question

    If 24 times a number is subtracted from the square of

    the number and then 144 is added to the result, then the result is zero. Find the L.C.M of the number and 32.
    A 64 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 96 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 128 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 160 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the number be 'x' According to the question, x2 - 24x + 144 = 0 Or, x2 - 12x - 12x + 144 = 0 Or, x(x - 12) - 12(x - 12) = 0 Or, (x - 12)(x - 12) = 0 So, x = 12 L.C.M of 12 and 32 = 96

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