Multiple choice

Two positive numbers, when multiplied, give 72 and when the smaller number divides the greater, the quotient is 18. Find the smaller number.

  1. 18

  2. 2

  3. 22

  4. 20

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let the two numbers be x and y. xy = 72 And x/y = 18 On dividing the two equations, we get y^2 = 4 Or y = 2 Substituting the value of y = 2 in either of the equations, we get x = 36

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