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The ratio of two number is 3:4 and their LCM is 180. The first number is

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60
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45
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20
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15
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Solution

The correct option is B: 45

Ratio of two numbers =3:4

Let the required no. be 3x and 4x.

Then, their LCM will be 12x.

But, LCM is given as 180

12x=180

x=12012=15

Hence, the first no. =3x=3×15=45

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