The LCM of two numbers is 1200. Which of the following cannot be their HCF?

600

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500

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400

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200

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Solution

The correct option is B 500
HCF of two numbers is always a factor of LCM of those two numbers.
In the given options, 1200 is not divisible by 500.
So, 500 cannot be the HCF of the two numbers whose LCM is 1200.

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