alleryTwo positive integers are in the ratio 5:7 and their LCM is 420. Find their HCF.
A6
B10
C12
D14
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 12
Write the integers as 5k and 7k; their LCM is 35k = 420, so k, their HCF, is 12.
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