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If two positive numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5 and their least common multiple is 105, then the numbers are respectively

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A.15, 25
B.21, 35Correct
C.27, 45
D.9, 15
Explanation & Solution

Correct Answer: (B) 21, 35

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x. Their LCM is 3 × 5 × x = 15x = 105, which gives x = 7. Thus, the numbers are 3 × 7 = 21 and 5 × 7 = 35.

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यदि दो धनात्मक संख्याओं का अनुपात 3 : 5 है और उनका लघुत्तम समापवर्त्य 105 है, तब संख्याएँ क्रमशः हैं

A.15, 25
B.21, 35सही
C.27, 45
D.9, 15

सही उत्तर: (B) 21, 35

माना संख्याएँ 3x तथा 5x हैं। उनका लघुत्तम समापवर्त्य 15x = 105 है, जिससे x = 7 प्राप्त होता है। अतः संख्याएँ 21 और 35 हैं।

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