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The LCM of two multiples of 12 is 1056. If one of the number is 132, the other number is ?

A. 12

B. 72

C. 96

D. 132

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Let number be 12x and 12y respectively
LCM = 12xy
12xy = 1056 (given)
xy = 88
∴ Possible pairs are (1, 88), (8, 11)
Possible numbers are = (12, 1056)(96, 132)
given that one number is 132
so other is 96

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Comments ( 2 )

  1. KAMPASATI BALAYESU
    KAMPASATI BALAYESU :
    1 year ago

    How was 2nd pair came

  2. HAKER DH
    HAKER DH :
    1 year ago

    12 के दो गुणांको का लघुत्तम समापवर्तक 156 है यदि उनमें से एक संख्या 132 हो तो दूसरी संख्या क्या होगी answer

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