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The L C M of two numbers is 48 The numbers are in the ratio 2 3 Then sum of the number is ........

Quantitative Aptitude (CHSL) LCM, HCF

The L.C.M. of two numbers is 48. The numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3. Then sum of the number is:

Let the numbers be 2x and 3x.

Then, their L.C.M. = 6x.

So, 6x = 48 or x = 8.

The numbers are 16 and 24.

Hence, required sum = (16 + 24) = 40.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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