Three numbers are in the ratio of 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 5 and their LCM is 90. Find their HCF.

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  1. 9
  2. 1
  3. 6
  4. 3

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Option 4 : 3
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Given:

The numbers are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5

LCM of the numbers = 90

Calculation:

Let the number be 2x, 3x and 5x.

LCM of (2x, 3x and 5x) = 2 × 3 × 5 × (x)

⇒ 30x

According to the question, 30x = 90

⇒ x = 90/30

⇒ x = 3

So, the numbers are 6, 9, 15

Now,

6 = 2 × 3

9 = 32

15 = 3 × 5 

So, HCF = 3

∴ The H.C.F. of the three numbers is 3.

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