The numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5 and their LCM is 225. The smaller number is = ?
A. 45
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
| A | : | B | |
| 3 | : | 5 | |
| Let | 3x | : | 5x |
15x = 225
Given
x = 15
∴ A = 15 × 3 = 45
B = 15 × 3 = 75
Smaller number is = 45
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