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Download Solution PDFThe sum of two numbers is 288 and their HCF is 16. How many pairs of such numbers can be formed?
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Download Solution PDFGiven:
The sum of two numbers is 288 and their HCF is 16
Calculations:
Let the ratio of number be x : y
So the numbers will be 16x & 16y (HCF is an integral part of a number)
According to the question
16x + 16y = 288
⇒ 16(x + y) = 288
⇒ x + y = 18
Pairs of x, y can be (1, 17) (5, 13) (7, 11)
So there can be only 3 pairs.
∴ The correct choice is option 1.
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