Multiple choice

The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 14 and 168, respectively. If one of the numbers is 48, then find the second number.

  1. 49

  2. 56

  3. 84

  4. 63

  5. 35
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Explanation

Let the first number be a and the second number be b.

Now, it is known that

HCF x LCM = product of numbers

14 x 168 = 48 x b

b = 49

So, the second number is 56.

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