Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 11. If their HCF is 28, then sum of the two numbers is:

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  1. 112
  2. 308
  3. 504
  4. 196

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Option 3 : 504
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Given:

Ratio of numbers = 7 ∶ 11

HCF = 28

Calculation:

Let the numbers be 7x and 11x

HCF of 7x and 11x is x

HCF = x = 28

The numbers will be 7 × 28 and 11 × 28

⇒ The numbers will be 196 and 308

Sum of numbers = 196 + 308

⇒ Sum of numbers = 504

∴ Sum of numbers is 504

Shortcut Trick Note that the sum of two numbers is asked.

Let the numbers be 7x and 11x.

Add the numbers:

⇒ 7x + 11x

⇒ 18x

Now see, the final number must be the multiple of 18, so in options only 504 is multiple of 18.

∴ The sum of two number is 504.

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