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  1. The product of two numbers is 4107. If the H.C.F. of these numbers is 37, then the greater number is:

  2. A.

    101

    B.

    107

    C.

    111

    D.

    185

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    Let the numbers be 37a and 37b.

     

    Then, 37a x 37b = 4107

     

     ab = 3.

     

    Now, co-primes with product 3 are (1, 3).

     

    So, the required numbers are (37 x 1, 37 x 3) i.e., (37, 111).

     

     Greater number = 111.


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