The L.C.M. of two numbers is 48. The numbers are in the ratio 2: 3. Find the sum of the number.

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Solution

The correct option is C 40
Let the numbers be 2x and 3x.
Then, their L.C.M. = 6x
So, 6x = 48 or x = 8.
The numbers are 16 and 24.
Hence, required sum = (16 + 24) = 40.

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