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      Question

      Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 7 and their LCM is 420.

      Find the numbers.
      A 45 and 77 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 60 and 84 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 52 and 58 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 63 and 27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the numbers be 5k and 7k Since 5 and 7 are co-prime, LCM = 5 Γ— 7 Γ— k = 35k Given 35k = 420 β‡’ k = 420 / 35 = 12 Numbers are: 5k = 5 Γ— 12 = 60 7k = 7 Γ— 12 = 84 Answer: 60 and 84

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