uptetd16p1 q116

0. The sum of two numbers is 36. Their HCF and LCM are 3 and 105, respectively. The sum of reciprocals of those two numbers will be

  • Option : C
  • Explanation : (C) Sum of two numbers = 36
    Let the two number be x and (36 - x)
    We know that,
    (x)(36 - x) = HCF × LCM of two numbers
    ⇒ x(36 - x) = 3 × 105
    ⇒ 36x - x2 = 315
    ⇒ x2 - 36x + 315 = 0
    ⇒ x2 - 21x - 15x + 315 = 0
    x(x - 21)-15(x - 21) = 0
    ⇒(x - 15)(x - 21) = 0
    ⇒x = 15, 21
    Two numbers are 15 and 21.
    Sum of reciprocals
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