What is the HCF and LCM of 3, 2.7, and 0.09?

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What is the HCF and LCM of 3, 2.7, and 0.09?

  1. A.

    0.03, 27

  2. B.

    0.03, 0.27

  3. C.

    0.3, 0.027

  4. D.

    3, 27

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Correct answer: A

We need to find the HCF and LCM of 3, 2.7, and 0.09.

To remove the decimals, multiply each number by 100:

3 × 100 = 300
2.7 × 100 = 270
0.09 × 100 = 9

Now find the HCF and LCM of 300, 270, and 9.

HCF

HCF of 300 and 270 is 30.
HCF of 30 and 9 is 3.

Since we multiplied the original numbers by 100, divide the HCF by 100:

HCF = 3/100 = 0.03

LCM

Prime factorization:

300 = 2² × 3 × 5²
270 = 2 × 3³ × 5
9 = 3²

LCM = 2² × 3³ × 5² = 2700

Dividing by 100:

LCM = 2700/100 = 27

Therefore,

HCF = 0.03 and LCM = 27

Hence, the correct answer is Option A (0.03, 27).

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