Q:
L.C.M of two prime numbers x and y (x>y) is 161. The value of 3y-x is :
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) -2
Explanation: H. C. F of two prime numbers is 1. Product of numbers = 1 x 161 = 161.
Let the numbers be a and b . Then , ab= 161.
Now, co-primes with product 161 are (1, 161) and (7, 23).
Since x and y are prime numbers and x >y , we have x=23 and y=7.
Therefore, 3y-x = (3 x 7)-23 = -2
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