If in a given pair of numbers, the first number is a multiple of the second number, then the second number is the _____ .
A
HCF
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B
LCM
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C
composite number
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D
prime number
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Solution
The correct option is A HCF If in a given pair of numbers, the first number is a multiple of the second number, then the second number is the HCF of the given pair.
For example: For pair 15, 5 15 is a mutiple of 5. Therefore, 5 is the HCF of the pair.