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Q. The product of two numbers is 2028 and their H.C.F. is 13. The number of such pairs is:

  • (A) 1
  • (B) 2
  • (C) 3
  • (D) 4
  • Correct Answer - Option(B)
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Explanation by: Admin

Let the numbers 13a and 13b
Then, 13a x 13b = 2028
⇒ ab = 12
Now, the co-primes with product 12 are (1, 12) and (3, 4)
[Note: Two integers a and b are said to be co-prime or relatively prime if they have no common positive factor other than 1 or, equivalently, if their greatest common divisor is 1 ]
So, the required numbers are (13 x 1, 13 x 12) and (13 x 3, 13 x 4)
Clearly, there are 2 such pairs.

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