Multiple choice

LCM of two numbers is 5814 and their HCF is 17. If the numbers are in the ratio of 19 : 2, then find the value of greater number?

  1. 696

  2. 987

  3. 897

  4. 969

  5. 1028

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AI explanation

Let the two numbers be 19x and 2x based on their given ratio. The highest common factor of these numbers is x, and since their HCF is given as 17, we find that x equals 17. The greater number is then found by multiplying 19 by 17, which equals 969.