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Question
The ratio between two numbers is 5 : 9. Find the numbers, if their H.C.F. is 16.
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Solution
Let the first number be 5x and second number be 9x
H.C.F. of 5x and 9x = Largest number common to 5x and 9x = x
Given H.C.F. = 16 ⇒ x = 16
∴ Required numbers = 5x and 9x = 5×16 and 9×16 = 80 and 144
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