If LCM and HCF of two numbers are equal and the product of two numbers is…

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If LCM and HCF of two numbers are equal and the product of two numbers is 2916, find their LCM.

Answer: A. 54Answer: the LCM is 54 Explanation: Key formula: LCM × HCF = product of the two numbers. Given that LCM = HCF, call this common value L. Then L × L = 2916, so…

  1. A.

    54

  2. B.

    56

  3. C.

    64

  4. D.

    66

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Correct answer: A

Answer: the LCM is 54

Explanation:

  • Key formula: LCM × HCF = product of the two numbers.

  • Given that LCM = HCF, call this common value L. Then L × L = 2916, so L^2 = 2916.

  • Solve: L = √2916 = 54. Check: 54 × 54 = 2916, which matches the product.

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