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Aptitude · Q56

Problems On H.C.F And L.C.M

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 56

Q56

The smallest square number divisible by 10, 16 and 24 is ?

A.
900
B.
1600
C.
2500
D.
3600
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
LCM (10, 16, 24)
= 5 × 2 × 8 × 3 = 240
⇒ for square number split the LCM into its factors
= 5 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3
= 5 × 5 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
= 3600