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?
- A.
0.03, 27
- B.
0.03, 0.27
- C.
0.3, 0.027
- 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).