The H.C.F. and L.C.M. of two numbers are 8 and 48 respectively. If one of the numbers is 24, then the other number is

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  1. 48
  2. 36
  3. 24
  4. 16

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Option 4 : 16
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Given:

H.C.F. = 8

L.C.M. = 48

One of the numbers = 24

Formula Used:

Product of two numbers = H.C.F. × L.C.M.

Calculation:

Let the other number be x.

Product of two numbers = 24 × x

⇒ 24 × x = 8 × 48

⇒ 24x = 384

⇒ x = 384 / 24

⇒ x = 16

The other number is 16.

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